There are 4 common positions for cupping

Cupping is a commonly used method in traditional Chinese medicine for treating diseases. Cupping has many benefits and can help patients reduce swelling and relieve pain, promote qi and blood circulation, and dredge meridians. But is it better to cupping while standing or sitting? What are the positions for cupping? Let's find out below!

Position 1: Sitting position

Sit or stand on a wooden stool, exposing the back of the neck and back, which is helpful for sucking and stretching the neck, shoulders, both sides of the waist and back spine, and the front and upper thighs and knees.

Position 2: Side-lying position

In the side-lying position, depending on the actual needs of treatment, both lower limbs can be flexed or one leg can be flexed and the other leg straightened. The advantage of doing this is that it helps to suck and pull up the chest and flanks. The spinal cord and the inner and outer sides of the lower limbs.

Position 3: Prone position

Lie on your back, or with your head turned to one side or downward, with a pillow underneath, and your upper limbs placed naturally on both sides of your torso. Relax your muscles, breathe naturally, and expose your back and lower limbs. This will help to suction and stretch the waist, back, both sides of the spine, and the back of the lower limbs.

Position 4: Supine

Lie on your back with a pillow under your head, lower limbs stretched out or with a pillow under your knees, upper limbs placed naturally on both sides of the torso, or elbows bent and placed on both sides of the head, muscles relaxed, and chest exposed. The abdomen and the front inner side of the upper and lower limbs are beneficial for suctioning the front chest, abdomen, upper limbs, front side of lower limbs and other parts.

When cupping, the specific body position to be chosen depends on the cupping site, comfort level, etc. When cupping, you can be flexible.