Did you know that many Hollywood Stars involve cupping therapy in their healthy routine? What do you know about cupping and the benefits?

Cupping is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine and is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. Cupping pulls stagnation out of tissues bringing these to the skin level. The pores expand discharging some of these wastes and toxins, the rest is then more accessible to the body's circulatory system where it can be flushed out and brings revitalized and fresh blood to the stagnant areas,  enabling a deeper nourishment. 

There are various types of cupping therapy. We at the Alderson Clinic of Chiropractic use fixed cupping, using small plastic cups as suction devices, placing them on the skin. Once the suction has occurred, the cups causes the skin and superficial muscle layer to be lightly drawing into the cup. Instead of applying pressure to muscles, it uses gentle pressure to pull them upward. It is a relaxing and relieving sensation. The cups are placed for about ten minutes while the patient relaxes. Cupping like acupuncture follows the lines of meridians. Using these meridians points can help to align and relax, mobilizing the blood flow in order to promote healing and clearing congestion.

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