Cupping back massage - types, features, how to do it

What types of massage have not doctors come up with! Some techniques are very young, while others are quite old, such as cupping massage. This type of procedure is highly effective in both medicine and cosmetology. Cupping a back massage will help you get rid of a number of pathologies or alleviate a person’s condition.

Cupping back massage

Features of cupping massage

This is a fairly common procedure; you can sign up for it at almost any medical center or beauty salon, depending on the goal that the person is pursuing. Massage is actively used as an adjuvant in the treatment of a number of pathologies. However, the technique of performing it is so simple that it can be done at home - learning the features of massage will not be difficult, and special knowledge from a person is simply not required.

Cupping massage increases blood flow to the massaged parts of the body

The purpose of cupping massage is to increase blood flow to the massaged parts of the body by creating a vacuum under the cupping. So, with a back massage, blood supply significantly improves in this area. And due to this, the procedure can improve the general condition of the body, as well as solve certain well-being problems associated with a number of diseases. To perform such a massage, you will need special jars with a volume of about 40-200 ml. They come in latex and glass.

Massage cups with valve

On a note! In the times of the Ancient East, jars were made of bamboo, ceramics, glass, and could have different colors and shapes. At the same time, healers used certain types of cups to treat specific diseases.

Table. Types of massage cups.

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Glass	Almost everyone knows such jars - in Soviet times they were in every home and were actively used for colds. Made from thick glass. In order to create the necessary vacuum under such a jar, you need to use fire. A cotton swab soaked in alcohol is set on fire and placed under the jar for a couple of seconds, after which the latter is placed on the patient’s back. This way the product adheres well to the skin. It is important to remember that you cannot hold a lit tampon under the jar for a long time - in this case, the patient will experience pain while suctioning the jar and using it. It is better to set fire to a tampon while holding it with tweezers to avoid burns.
Latex	Latex jars are soft enough and easier to use than glass jars - no fire is needed. It is enough to simply squeeze the jar with your fingers and apply it to the patient’s skin, then release it, and the jar will stick firmly. By using such equipment, you can relax your back muscles as much as possible. This type of cupping is ideal for people with a low level of sensitivity.

On a note! Vacuum massage can also be performed using special devices. They are usually available in medical centers, and can be purchased in pharmacies. Plastic jars are also available for sale.

Vacuum cupping massage

Cupping massage can be done on almost any part of the body. It should not be used only in the groin area, on the inside of the thighs, as well as in the area of the mammary glands, heart, kidneys, and the spine itself.

Plastic vacuum jar

Prices for vacuum cans for massage

Massage on various parts of the spine

The massage technique for any part of the spine includes influencing an area of 3-10 centimeters to the right and left of the spine. The massage therapist moves from bottom to top - from the tailbone to the head.

Lumbosacral spine

Pain and frequent disorders in the lumbosacral region are due to the fact that this area of the spine bears the maximum load. Even during sleep and rest, this section hardly relaxes.

A chiropractor or massage therapist should pay special attention to its development.

The massage begins with kneading the gluteal muscles. After this, they immediately begin to massage the lumbosacral region. At the first stage, the muscles are warmed up with stroking movements in the pelvic area. They alternate with squeezing and kneading movements of the hands, shaking the tissues and stroking again.

After warming up, there is a second stage, in which the massage therapist again simulates a squeeze and kneads the muscles along the spine with his knuckles. During the massage, the following types of rubbing are used: soft with the pads of the fingers, harder with the joints of the fingers, fists and the edge of the palm. The stage is completed with stroking and shaking movements to calm the tissues.

Cervicothoracic spine

Due to the large number of blood vessels and nerve canals, the neck is one of the most vulnerable parts of our body, so neck pain and limited mobility cause a lot of trouble. Moreover, massage of the cervical spine most often turns out to be the most effective and the only method to get rid of pain.

The method of implementation depends on the stage of the disease and the clinical picture of the disease, therefore it is developed individually for each patient. A doctor must perform a massage of the cervical spine.

The following techniques are used here:

kneading,
stroking,
shaking,
squeezing,
trituration.

When performing a massage of the cervicothoracic region, special attention should be paid to the areas to the right and left of the spine, the exit points of the spinal cord roots and the reflexogenic zones of the limbs (paravertebral zones Th1-Th6 and C3-C7). If there is pain in the cervicothoracic region on only one side, massage should begin on the opposite, healthy side

If pain appears on both sides, the part that hurts less should be massaged first.

If there is pain in the cervicothoracic region on only one side, massage should begin on the opposite, healthy side. If pain appears on both sides, the part that hurts less should be massaged first.

Massage of the neck and collar area is performed both while lying on the stomach and while sitting

However, it is important to keep the neck and back muscles relaxed. At the initial stage, the massage therapist strokes from the collar area to the axillary and supraclavicular nodes - the main points

Stroking is performed with planar or comb-like movements of the hands along the course of the lymph. After this, they move on to squeezing, rubbing and kneading movements.

On the thoracic region, in the absence of contraindications, you can try vacuum massage using a vacuum apparatus or special medical cups. This therapeutic massage improves blood circulation in the affected area.

Self-massage of the cervical spine

It is not always possible to visit a massage therapist, so if you experience neck pain, you can do self-massage of the cervical spine during a break at work or at home. It will take about 10-15 minutes. It is better to perform it in a sitting position, moving from the 4th thoracic vertebra to the hair growth area.

The techniques used for self-massage are the same as for classic neck massage. You can do it with one hand or with both hands at the same time.

Please note that perform all actions very carefully and correctly; if something does not work out, it is better to stop and go to the doctor than to harm yourself

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Indications for use

Cupping back massage is prescribed by a doctor if there are appropriate indications. It is recommended for:

problems with the functioning of the musculoskeletal system;
pain in the lumbar region;
spinal pain;
hypertension;
sleep problems;
the presence of scars and cicatrices on the skin in the back area;
sprains, consequences of fractures, etc.

Indications for cupping massage

This massage is recommended for people with bruises, myositis, osteochondrosis, radiculitis, sciatica, etc. It can be used to prevent a number of back diseases.

Important! Cupping massage is not a medicinal treatment method. It only helps to activate the work of the internal systems of the human body and mobilize its resources.

Effect of massage

Cupping massage can improve blood flow to tissues, relax muscles and the body as a whole, and reduce swelling. It also improves the functioning of the immune system, improves lymphatic drainage, eliminates pain, tightens and tones the skin. One of the additional effects is improved nutrition of intervertebral disc tissue. The skin begins to more intensively produce a number of active substances necessary for its restoration. Also, due to the vacuum, the sweat and sebaceous glands, as part of the excretory system, begin to work better - toxins are actively removed from the body. Often in this regard, cupping massage is compared to a bath.

The effect of cupping massage

Important! Cupping massage has contraindications, so before using it you need to consult a specialist and make sure that such a massage can be used.

Mechanism of operation and types of cans

The secret of the therapeutic effect of cups is the effect that creates a vacuum. Before placing the reservoir on the skin, air is removed from it in one way or another. Lymph and arterial blood rush into the low pressure zone formed inside. Thus, the movement of fluid in the body is activated and metabolic processes are accelerated. Plus the massage effect from mechanical action, pulling the skin, followed by fatty tissue and blood vessels.

Banks are used statically, placed on specific points on the body (corresponding to the location of muscles or internal organs). When talking about vacuum massage, they usually mean a dynamic effect, that is, constant movement of the reservoir over the surface of the body.

There are quite a lot of types of massage cups. Plastic, latex, and silicone products are considered the simplest and most convenient. Glass jars with a rubber pump are popular. In all cases, the air is pumped out by pressing on the can itself or the attached bulb. There are technically more complex products. Oxygen is removed from them using a valve or pump, which facilitates precise pressure regulation. In traditional types of jars (bamboo, ceramic, glass), the vacuum was created using fire.

Photo: using a rubber can

Contraindications

It is important to remember that cupping massage also has contraindications. It cannot be used when:

active tuberculosis;
bleeding of various etiologies, including internal;
oncological diseases;
hypertension 2A and 3 degrees;
arrhythmias;
angina pectoris;
in the second half of pregnancy.

In the second half of pregnancy, cupping massage is contraindicated

Also, cups are not used in case of elevated body temperature (febrile state), in case of ulcers appearing on the back, or in case of blood diseases. It is also not recommended for varicose veins.

Vacuum facial massage and the results it gives

The effect obtained from this procedure consists of a forceful effect on the dermal tissue. And the more thorough the treatment, the more effective the process: the tone of the facial muscles increases, blood and lymph flow in tissues increases, metabolic processes accelerate, fatty compounds are destroyed.

Increased lymph flow and blood circulation lead to an almost instant enrichment of facial tissue with nutritional components. In addition, slight damage to the capillaries pushes the body towards their restoration processes. Collagen and elastin, the “components of youth,” are produced at the same time.
The percentage of adipose tissue decreases due to the processes of its physical destruction. Vacuum facial massage helps break down fat cells, particles of which are easily burned by the body.

The condition of the dermis becomes significantly better if essential oils and other useful components are used during the “vacuum facial massage” procedure. At the same time, the skin is enriched with vitamins and its water balance is restored. Oils also act as an antiseptic.

As a result:

Stretching and relaxation of spasmodic chewing and facial muscles occurs.
Another network of capillaries opens, increasing blood flow, and with it the content of oxygen, microelements and nutrients increases.
Metabolic processes and cell regeneration are accelerated.
Tissue stagnation is eliminated (mainly in the area under the eyes). By improving the outflow of lymph and venous blood, harmful and under-oxidized metabolic products are eliminated.
The amount of fat deposits in the chin area is reduced.
Fibroblasts are activated, which produce collagen and elastin proteins.
The complexion of the face becomes pleasant to look at, the skin begins to moisturize naturally, becomes elastic, the tone of the facial muscles increases, small wrinkles in the lips, chin, and outer corners of the eyes disappear. The nasolabial fold is smoothed out.
The functions of the sebaceous and sweat glands are normalized, their ducts are cleared, and conditions are created for the release of open comedones.
Pores become less noticeable, the protective properties of facial skin enhance their functions.

Based on this, vacuum facial massage is good for both treatment and beauty.

However, vacuum massage also has one negative point: if the procedure is performed incorrectly, bruises may occur on the skin. Their appearance is caused by excessive retraction of the can. It is unacceptable! Choose a low level of impact on the skin and increase it only after gaining appropriate experience with vacuum massage.

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Effect of the procedure

After a cupping massage, a person can expect the disappearance of cellulite in the treated areas and notice that the skin has tightened. Body contours will become smoother, small wrinkles and stretch marks will be smoothed out. These effects are valuable from a beauty point of view.

Also, such a massage can relieve tension, increase immunity, and reduce pain. Muscles begin to recover faster after injuries. Even with cupping massage, the effects of pinched nerves can be eliminated.

Cupping massage relieves tension

On a note! Cupping massage may well be combined with a number of other procedures - for example, honey massage, acupuncture, manual therapy.

Signs and symptoms

The list of symptoms of a vertebral hernia is quite extensive and directly depends on the location of the pathology.

Hernia in the cervical spine

If a hernia appears in the neck area, the main symptom of the disease is frequent headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, and surges in blood pressure. The patient is also often bothered by tinnitus, goosebumps, and tingling sensations in the hands. As the disease progresses, prolonged pain in the neck and shoulder area may occur.

Hernia in the thoracic region

When a hernia develops in the chest area, an unpleasant feeling of numbness, pain when breathing, and shortness of breath appear. Unpleasant sensations often spread to the area of the heart and shoulder blades, which greatly complicates timely diagnosis.

Preparation for the procedure and general rules

The patient on whose back the cupping massage will be performed must be placed on a flat and hard surface on his stomach. It is advisable to use a daybed, but a thick sofa or table will also work. The surface should be covered with a clean sheet. It is recommended to first stretch your back a little with your hands - just stroke the surface of the skin, lightly pressing on it, for 5-15 minutes. The treated surface should turn slightly red - this way the vascular system will be more prepared for intense exposure to cupping.

Preparing for cupping massage

Advice! It is not advisable for the patient to eat food later than 1.5 hours before the session.

Before you begin directly performing a cupping massage, you need to generously lubricate your back with warm massage oil or rich cream . This will improve the sliding of the cups over the body if a kinetic massage technique is used. If this rule is not followed, the patient will experience significant pain.

Massage oil

Body massage oil

Also, a vacuum must be created in the jar. If the latex one can be simply squeezed with two fingers and placed on the body to achieve the desired effect, then the glass one should be placed using a lit cotton swab inserted into the cavity of the jar for 2 seconds. The skin should not go more than 1.5 cm inside the jar - otherwise bruises can be expected.

Heating a glass jar

Order of conduct

The most commonly used is a classic back massage. The specialist sensitively senses the reaction of the patient’s body to the manipulations being performed, which allows him to immediately regulate the strength and type of impact.

But in any case, the massage session is carried out according to a certain pattern. Most often, a treatment course of 7–10 procedures is recommended, but it can be extended up to 15 days. Sessions are held daily whenever possible. This approach will allow you to consistently influence problem areas and obtain a deep and lasting healing effect.

How long does a massage take? A full treatment session requires 40–50 minutes. In this case, the following stages are carried out: relaxation and warming up, active influence with alternating and repeating different techniques and focusing on the problem area, calming. In this case, stroking, rubbing, vibration, squeezing and kneading are used. All these techniques have their own variations and are necessarily used in every massage session.

The massage can be done with dry, warm hands or using various means to facilitate the sliding of hands over the skin. These can be oils (vegetable or special cosmetic), baby cream, massage lotion, talc or baby powder. This depends on the preferences of the specialist and the patient’s individual reaction to these remedies, so it is impossible to answer exactly what is best to do a back massage with. The main thing is to make it convenient, comfortable and safe.

The skin of the patient's back should be clean, and the massage therapist's hands should be clean, warm, with short nails. Initially, stroking is carried out with a gradually increasing intensity, relaxing and gradually warming the skin. At the same time, the massage therapist also has the opportunity to gently touch the locations of local muscle spasms.

After the skin of the back has become elastic and slightly reddened, the next stage begins. All muscle groups are gradually worked out, as they relax, deeper layers are captured, and painful areas are affected. This may cause some discomfort for the patient, but the sensations should not be sharp, lead to a deterioration in the general condition, or cause numbness in distant areas of the body. The intensity of pain during therapeutic massage should not exceed the permissible pain threshold.

Strong techniques alternate with relaxing ones. Also, special poses, movements and exercises may be included in the massage session. At the last stage, general relaxing strokes are performed, after which the patient is given the opportunity to lie down for some time.

Massage is an effective and powerful effect on the back muscles and the body as a whole. The doctor will tell you how often a specialized massage should be done after assessing the patient’s condition and his body’s reaction to the course of treatment.

If you have spinal diseases or neurological problems, you should not skimp on a massage therapist. Contacting graduates of various training courses who do not have special education and experience in conducting therapeutic massage can lead to an exacerbation of pathological processes and various complications. You should only contact qualified specialists.

Cupping massage techniques

Cupping back massage can be performed using one of two types of techniques - static or kinetic. Let's consider the features of their implementation.

Static massage involves placing about 10-16 cans on certain areas of the body. Once installed, they do not move on the skin. This type of massage is also called local massage. The procedure lasts about 5-15 minutes and the duration will depend on the patient’s age and muscle density. For example, for small children the cups are placed for 5-10 minutes, for adults - for 15-25 minutes. The jars are placed on the body at a distance of about 3-5 cm from each other, in areas where bones do not protrude and there are no indentations.

Static cupping massage

Kinetic (or total) cupping massage is performed with 1-2 cups that constantly move over the surface of the skin. Circular, straight, zigzag and spiral movements, “figure eights” are performed. The can moves forward with light pressure; as it moves, a small skin roll should form in front of it, while the can moves back more relaxed. The duration of such a massage varies depending on the indications and preparedness of the patient. The first sessions should not be longer than 5-10 minutes, then you can extend the massage up to 20 minutes. It is carried out until persistent redness of the skin appears. It is recommended to perform movements from the bottom up.

Scheme of kinetic cupping massage

Advice! If the patient complains of pain, you can add more cream or oil to the skin and reduce the vacuum inside the jar.

How to perform a vacuum hardware facial massage in a beauty salon

The ideal option for performing the “vacuum facial massage” procedure is in the presence of specialists. You will be examined for the general condition of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, which will reduce the possibility of complications.

The whole process lasts half an hour, the massaging itself takes 5-7 minutes. If you want to achieve good results from the procedure, you should follow comprehensive measures:

Preparation. Give yourself a psychological mindset for difficult work with your face, which will help your body adjust to the right mood. It is good to rinse off the cosmetics with toner, clearing the pores of impurities.
Applying moisturizing compounds or massage oils . Abundant moisturizing of the skin with massage cream. The better your face is moisturized, the freer the massager will glide over it.
Treatment of the skin along massage lines . The neck is the “starting point” of treatment, subsequent movements are from the collarbones upward. They are followed by gradual massaging of the bottom of the face, its sides and forehead. The massager must move along the massage lines, otherwise swelling and blueness may occur.
If you decide to seek the help of a cosmetologist, set a reserve time for the procedure: at the end of the process, you need to stay warm for at least 30 minutes for the skin to adapt. Make good use of the wait (for example, by securing the result with a soothing or nourishing mask). Any skin irritation after a vacuum massage is prohibited, so forget about scrubs and peelings at this time!

Vacuum facial massage is carried out in courses, and you will see obvious changes in the condition of the skin after 12-15 sessions. The break between procedures is from 1 day to a week.

Completion of the massage

When finishing the massage with cups, they need to be removed, but not just torn off from the skin, causing pain to the person, but very carefully. With one hand you need to slightly move the jar to the side, and with the finger of the second you need to press on the skin at the neck of the jar. This way, removing it will be easy and painless.

You need to remove the cans carefully

After removing the cups, the patient’s skin needs to be lubricated with cream and a little work on the back using the usual classical massage technique (up to 10 minutes). Next, the remaining lubricants are removed, and the patient is covered with a blanket or blanket.

On a note! The optimal number of vacuum massage sessions is 10-15 procedures.

How to do vacuum facial massage effectively: 6 useful tips

Buy natural oils (for example, cocoa, shea, jojoba) at the pharmacy. In one session you will “kill 2 birds with one stone”: you will perform both lifting and saturate the skin with the vitamins and microelements it needs.
Massage your face gradually: from a single treatment to multiple repetitions. Pay special attention to areas with noticeable problems.
Maintaining hygiene is important during any procedure! The massager attachments should be washed with soapy water. And remember, all devices are for purely personal use!
After the procedure, ensure yourself peace! Avoid cold weather if you don't want to experience dry skin. In the summer, the procedure is not conducive to intense heat.
Do not disturb the movement along the massage lines, do not experiment with the massager. Everything is good in moderation! And no one will be happy about a skin problem if you overdo it.
Is it difficult for you to choose attachments and force of influence? Remember one thing: it is better to choose the smaller option. Overdoing it is dangerous.

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How to prepare for a massage?

The effectiveness of massage procedures largely depends on how prepared the patient is for them.

If you want to find out in more detail a description of cupping massage for spinal osteochondrosis, and also consider for whom massage is contraindicated, you can read an article about it on our portal.

Step 1. You need to fully study the technique of the chosen massage, become familiar with it, find out its features and indications for use.

Learn massage techniques

Step 2. It is recommended to go to the doctor and consult whether it is possible to do a massage in any particular case. It is especially important not to neglect this step for those who have chronic diseases or other health problems.

Talk to your doctor

Step 3. Next, you should choose a massage therapist and sign up for a session. The easiest way is to buy a subscription right away. You can also ask someone close to you to master the technique and do massage at home.

Step 4. It is important to take a shower before the massage to cleanse the skin of dirt and sweat.

Be sure to take a shower

Step 5. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothes made from natural fabrics.

Wear comfortable clothes

Step 6. It is recommended to come to your massage in a good mood.

Come in a good mood

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Cupping massage is recommended to be carried out approximately 2 times a week during the course. You can do it at home, since the technique is quite simple to understand and anyone can do it. The main advantage of massage is the ability to improve the condition of the body in general and the back in particular.

The benefits of therapeutic massage for the back and spine

Even in the absence of problems with the spine, experts advise people who do not have health problems to undergo a massage course once a year.
For this procedure to be beneficial, you must first consult with your doctor, because for some diseases it is contraindicated. By influencing the skin and subcutaneous tissue, it is possible to normalize the functioning of most body systems:

Therefore, after a massage, many people feel cheerfulness and a surge of strength.

Mechanism of action on the body:

during mechanical irritation, signals are transmitted to the central nervous system that provoke the appearance of a response from organs and systems of the body;
keratinized cells are removed from the surface of the back, this stimulates the functioning of the sebaceous sweat glands;
blood stagnation in the venous system is eliminated, the process of blood flow into the skin and subcutaneous fat is improved;
the local temperature rises, so metabolic and enzymatic processes begin to occur faster;
the process of oxygen saturation of the skin improves.

Massage procedures have a positive effect on the condition of the musculoskeletal system. They increase the elasticity of muscle fibers, while lactic acid is not produced in them. Blood flow to the muscles increases, they are better saturated with oxygen.

Massage procedures after physical activity have proven themselves well; they contribute to the rapid normalization of muscle condition. Their performance is restored in 5 minutes of massage; even 30 minutes of passive rest is not enough to achieve the same muscle condition.

Therapeutic massage allows you to:

reduce muscle wasting;
slow down the process of muscle atrophy;
strengthen ligaments;
improve the process of peripheral blood supply;
accelerate the resorption of joint effusion and other pathological deposits.

When performing a competent massage, the functioning of the nervous system is normalized. The conductivity of nerve endings is stimulated, connections between muscles and the cerebral cortex, internal organs, and circulatory system are strengthened. Professional massage can improve the trophism of back tissues, relieve pain or reduce it as much as possible.

Massage affects the functioning of the cardiovascular system, activates the work of reserve capillaries: if before massage procedures there are about 30 actively working capillaries per 1 mm 2 of skin, then after them there are more than 1000.

This stimulates improved blood supply to both the massaged area and all adjacent areas. Thanks to this effect, it is possible to minimize congestion in the systemic and pulmonary circulation.

Therapeutic massage allows you to:

get rid of spinal curvature in the initial stages;
minimize back and neck pain caused by poor posture;
keep muscles toned even with a sedentary lifestyle;
prevent the development of obesity;
get rid of flat feet in children under 14 years of age;
increase performance;
remove muscle hypertonicity.

Few people know, but massage stimulates the body's defenses. It helps in the fight against viral diseases.

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Scheme No. 1 – regular courses of the “vacuum massage” procedure, alternating it with rest:

Perform regular courses every other day (10-15 procedure sessions in total).
Repeat the course in a month.

Scheme No. 2 – conducting a course of vacuum massage in an intensive form with subsequent supporting sessions:

A one-week intensive course with daily massage.
After completing the course, maintenance sessions should be performed once every 1-2 weeks.
It is recommended to repeat the massage course after 2-3 months.

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Natalya Petrovna, 62 years old: I have had osteochondrosis for several years now, and I have been fighting it with occasional success. I decided to try cupping massage on the advice of a friend. The first session didn’t seem to impress me, but I felt the effect after about an hour. The constant aching pain began to melt away, and lightness appeared in its place. Things only got better from there. The effect lasted for several months. I'm going to take a repeat course.

Vadim Valerievich, 47 years old: My father-in-law is a fan of all sorts of procedures for his back, which, after an injury at the age of 30, constantly reminds him of itself. Cupping massage really helped him relieve pain for a long time, but he performed this procedure in the summer, before his planned vacation at sea. The redness on his back went away for a couple of weeks, and therefore he had to cancel this trip. As the doctor explained to him, it is undesirable to expose the skin to ultraviolet radiation for several days after the massage (especially in such volumes as at southern latitudes), because the skin must recover. The father-in-law promised that next time he would definitely take this point into account and treat his back in advance.

From antiquity to modern times

For the first time, massage devices of this kind, or, more precisely, their ancestors, began to be used for the treatment and prevention of ailments in the vastness of ancient Egypt. It was on the territory of this state that archaeologists discovered the first official mentions of this part.

We are talking about the walls of the Kom Ombo temple, where objects were depicted that clearly resemble today's classic glass jars. And the temple itself was built approximately two thousand years ago.

The ancient Egyptians were well versed in the folk medicine of that time and cosmetology recipes, so such installations could often be found in the “suitcase” of the doctor of that time.

But since glass was previously an expensive material, many healers preferred more practical sets based on copper, bronze, and organic raw materials such as animal horns. In case of accidental overturning of such assistants, there was an increased probability of their safety without loss of original operational characteristics.

This culture was promoted by Asian healers, because on the territory of the Celestial Empire, four hundred years ago, people already knew exactly how to install the presented devices for massage purposes. There, instead of glass, preference was given to organic ceramics and the ubiquitous bamboo.

Among the relatively poor population, for whom a pharmacy was akin to going to a jewelry store, simply homemade tall cups for the tea ceremony were in demand.

It was Chinese doctors who realized how great the benefits of such a simple vacuum mechanism are for the treatment of many serious pathologies. For many years, Asian medical schools compiled something like atlases of the human body with the most sensitive energetic and biological points.

Thus, through trial and error, the sages were able to find out for which specific diseases treatment with such a specific approach would actually give significant results. They also developed official instructions on how to arrange a whole row of jars to achieve the desired result for a particular disease.

In Medieval Europe, the use of multi-level tactics was not so common. But over time, even the local barbers got used to using special pots.

Only instead of warming them up and activating vital points, they were preferred to be installed to speed up the bloodletting process. Even advanced doctors at that time used it. Today, scientists have proven that constant bloodletting only causes harm, because previously the procedures were carried out almost uncontrollably.

The 19th century saw breakthroughs in the use of the cupping approach. At that time, the doctor Nikolai Pirogov, well-known throughout Europe, was able to theoretically and practically prove that a heated and correctly installed jar can help with some deviations in health. The technique is called external vacuum aspiration. Its action is readily used by modern doctors even in the face of an abundance of modern alternatives.

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A physiotherapeutic procedure using cupping is most often used for inflammatory and cold-related ailments. Let's look at the most common of them.

Cough. You can use cups only if you have a wet cough. In this case, the immune system is activated, blood vessels dilate, and sputum discharge is greatly facilitated. In this case, they put at least five cans per procedure, repeating it every other day.
Bronchitis. Such an addition to conservative treatment is possible only after consultation with a doctor. The procedure can be done only after the end of the acute period of the disease, in parallel with taking antibiotics. When used correctly, cups will help thin mucus and, as a result, ease coughing attacks.
Pneumonia. This dangerous disease requires mandatory medical monitoring and taking the necessary medications. Cupping can only be used after a doctor's permission, as in some cases it can significantly worsen the course of the disease.

In addition to respiratory diseases, the medicinal properties of cupping help relieve the symptoms of many pathological conditions.

Relieves pain in women during menstruation. In this case, banks are placed in the navel area
Osteochondrosis. The vacuum procedure enhances cell metabolism and relieves muscle spasms. Also, the relaxation effect and increased muscle elasticity contribute to the improvement of the patient’s condition.
For radiculitis and intercostal neuralgia, cupping will help relieve acute pain.
For migraines, cups placed on the back will cause blood to flow away from the head, resulting in a distracting effect.

Will bruises hurt after cupping?

Patients are often concerned about what marks will remain on the skin after a cupping massage and whether they will hurt. Since the massage involves a fairly intense effect on the skin vessels, it usually leaves spots that normally disappear within 3-5 days. If the massage is performed correctly, the bruises will not hurt and will quickly disappear without a trace. Experienced massage therapists can judge by their color the processes that occur in the body:

purple spots indicates stagnant processes in the tissues. The patient needs to increase physical activity and regularly undergo massage therapy.
If red spots with small dark dots appear on the skin, this indicates circulatory problems in the upper layers of the skin.
If the spots that appear have acquired a bluish tint , this indicates an excess of toxins in the body and the need for cleansing therapy.
The appearance of swelling in the area of the spots may indicate hormonal imbalances in the body.

Cupping massage can be just one of the procedures in a complex of general health improvement of the body. As with any other medical effect. It should be used after consultation with a doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics and condition of the body. Only in this case will it give a good healing effect without causing harm.