Can I do cupping frequently?

Nowadays, many people often do not have time to exercise, especially for those who sit for a long time, it is easy for the body to have some conditions, such as back pain, cervical discomfort and so on. When these conditions occur, many people often take cupping to relieve them. So, can cupping be done frequently? Many people are concerned about this issue, let’s take a look at it together!

Cupping, like acupuncture, is also a form of physical therapy, and it is one of the best physical therapies. It is a therapy that uses cups as tools to expel the air inside through heat to create negative pressure, which is then absorbed by the skin, causing congestion. Ancient doctors used it to absorb blood and drain pus when treating sores and abscesses, and later expanded its application to internal diseases such as tuberculosis and rheumatism. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, cupping therapy has made new developments due to continuous improvement of methods, further expanding the scope of treatment and becoming an important treatment in acupuncture. Generally, the cup can be removed after 15-20 minutes. Do not pull the cup forcefully, or pull or rotate it. The key is to tilt the cup to one side with one hand and press the skin with the other hand to allow air to enter the cup through the gap, and the cup will naturally separate from the skin.

It is not recommended to cupping frequently, but you can often use the moving cupping method, which is very comfortable and good for the body. Cupping means that after the cup is covered, you hold the cup with one or two hands, lift it up slightly, and push and pull the cup body to move on the patient's skin. It can move in one direction or back and forth. This treats several areas. When cupping, you should pay attention to applying some lubricant on the area to be cupped or the mouth of the cup, such as glycerin, paraffin oil, scraping oil, etc., to prevent the skin from being pulled during cupping.

Cupping has health-care and medical effects. Cupping on the back, especially along the Jiaji, Du Channel and meridians, can regulate the internal organs and strengthen the body. It is particularly effective for wind diseases, pain diseases and cold diseases. Regularly pressing the eight major health acupoints - Baihui, Dazhui, Neiguan, Hegu, Shenque, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and Yongquan - can help open up the eight extraordinary meridians.

By reading the above text, we can know that although cupping has many benefits, it should not be done frequently. It is best to wait until the body recovers before considering cupping. Excessive cupping may cause skin damage and may even cause infection in severe cases. Of course, when cupping, it is best to go to a professional and formal place.