What should you pay attention to when cupping on the head?

The head is one of the most important parts of the human body. Because there are many nerves and tissues in the head, injuries to the head are relatively dangerous. Therefore, when we feel discomfort in the head, we must seek treatment as soon as possible. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is also a recommended method, and cupping is a method of treating head discomfort. So what should we pay attention to when cupping on the head?

1. Be sure to find a professional doctor or regular hospital for cupping

The vacuum negative pressure generated by cupping has a strong suction force, which acts on the meridian acupoints, can open the pores and make the skin congested, so that the pathological products in the body are sucked out of the body through the skin pores, thereby unblocking the meridians and blood, adjusting the functions of the internal organs, and achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. It can be seen that cupping is performed directly on the acupuncture points.

2. The time should not be too long, as it may cause skin infection

Many people believe that cupping needs to be done for at least half an hour to be effective. However, Chinese medicine practitioners remind us that cupping actually varies according to the size, material, and intensity of negative pressure of the cup. However, it is generally advisable to take no more than ten minutes from lighting the fire and sliding the pot to opening the pot. Because the main principle of cupping is negative pressure rather than time. If the cupping time is too long under high negative pressure until blisters are pulled out, it will not only hurt the skin, but may also cause skin infection.

3. Do not take a shower immediately after cupping

Many people feel that there is always some odor on their bodies after cupping and want to take a shower to make them feel more comfortable, but they don’t know that doing so will cause physical discomfort. You can cupping after taking a shower, but you must not take a shower immediately after cupping. After cupping, the skin is in a damaged state and is very fragile. Taking a bath at this time can easily cause skin damage and inflammation. If you take a cold shower, your skin will easily catch a cold because the pores are open. Therefore, you must not take a shower immediately after cupping.

The above article introduces some precautions after cupping. Especially after cupping on the head, it is very easy to catch a cold, so you must pay attention to keeping warm after cupping, and you cannot take a shower immediately. It is better to follow the methods introduced in the article for health care. And it can't be done for too long, otherwise it may cause infection.