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Cupping & Hijama Therapy
Cupping therapy (Hijama) is an an ancient, holistic method of placing cups made of glass, bamboo, or other materials on specific areas of the body to treat different conditions.
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping (Hijama) therapy is a therapeutic process using a glass, ceramic, bamboo, or plastic cup to create suction on the skin. Typically, the practitioner applies a flame to the inside of the cup to remove oxygen before placing the cup on the skin, creating negative pressure that draws the skin into the cup. Some cups feature a suction device so that heating the cup is not necessary. Cupping increases blood circulation on target areas where the cups are placed, relieving muscle tension and promoting cell repair.
Types of Cupping Therapy
There are two main types of cupping:
Dry cupping:
With dry cupping, a plastic or glass cup is placed on the skin, then the air inside the cup is suctioned or vacuumed out. The cups can be used at rest or with movement and application time usually ranges from five to 10 minutes. It does not incorporate the skin piercings. Thus, the skin remains dry.
Wet cupping:
Hijama is a type of wet cupping that involves using a cup to pull the skin into traction, which results in a laceration of the skin with drawing of blood into the cup. The practice of wet cupping involves lightly piercing the skin with a needle, allowing blood to flow into the cup.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
As a form of massage therapy, the cupping create a suction effect that is used to treat inflammation, increase blood circulation, help with pain. Principally, it’s believed to promote healing and muscle recovery. It is also used to treat:
- Neck, shoulder, back, and knee pain
- Skin issues such as acne and hives
- High blood pressure
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraines
- Arthritis
- Gastrointestinal disorders
Scientists have researched the benefits of cupping over the years from a variety of angles. At lease one study suggests that wet cupping may help clear excess heavy metals from the blood, having an excretory effect on the kidneys. And evidence shows that it can be an effective treatment for those suffering from neck pain, a health condition that is the second most significant cause of chronic disability worldwide.
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