Can cupping treat the spine?

When it comes to cupping, I believe many people are familiar with it. Cupping is a very common way in traditional Chinese medicine to cure diseases in the body. It can release the cold in the body and disperse blood stasis in the body through external pressure, thereby enhancing physical fitness and resistance. However, some relevant matters should be paid attention to before cupping. Many parts of the human body are very fragile and cannot withstand the pressure of cupping. So can cupping be performed on the spine?

When cupping, the pressure inside and outside the cup will cause negative pressure inside the cup and cause blood congestion. This kind of blood stasis may take a long time to be absorbed and dissipated on its own, and the above situation may be in this process. Treatment suggestions: If there is no pain and it does not affect your normal life, you can observe it temporarily. You can massage the cupping area appropriately to promote the absorption and dissipation of blood stasis. Don't worry too much.

The scar left behind depends on its color. The cupping marks are dark purple and black: generally indicating insufficient blood supply, menstrual irregularities and blood stasis. The cupping marks are purple and accompanied by plaques: generally indicating cold blood stasis. The cupping marks are scattered purple dots with the same depth, indicating qi stagnation and blood stasis. The cupping mark is bright red and vivid: it generally indicates Yin deficiency, Qi and blood deficiency or Yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire. The cupping mark is dark and red: it indicates high blood lipids and heat evil. The cupping mark is grayish white and not warm to the touch, which is mostly caused by deficiency-cold or dampness. There are skin wrinkles or slight itching on the surface of the cupping mark: it indicates wind-cold or dampness. There is moisture on the inner wall of the tank: it means there is moisture in that part. The appearance of blisters on the cupping marks indicates that there is a lot of moisture in the body. If there is blood in the blisters, it is a reaction to damp-heat toxins.

Generally, cupping is done on acupuncture points. There are acupuncture points on the neck, so of course they can be cupped. It is best not to cupping the spine, as there is less flesh.

If it is difficult to remove the acupoints, cupping can be used, which has the effect of scraping. There are acupoints on both sides of the spine, which can be used for cupping.

Five things to note when using cupping therapy

The following points should be noted when doing cupping therapy.

First, distinguish your physical constitution. People with weak constitution should not

Cans will make the weak even weaker.

Second, cupping is not suitable for people with heart disease, blood disease, skin disease, pregnant women, women during menstruation, when they are too full, too hungry, or drunk.

Third, the navel, precordial area, delicate skin, damaged areas, scars

Scars, nipples, and bone protrusions should not be pulled out. It is best not to cupping until the old marks from cupping have faded.

Fourth, you cannot take a shower immediately after cupping. After cupping, the skin is in a "damaged" state and is sensitive and fragile. Taking a shower at this time can easily cause skin damage and inflammation. It is recommended to wait two or three hours. When cupping, avoid direct wind to prevent cold.

Fifth, handle cupping correctly. If blisters accidentally appear after cupping, and there are more than 3 bubbles in each cup, you should apply burn ointment in time or go to the hospital for treatment.