Cupping Therapy Melbourne
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine that involves the use of special cups on the skin. In the process, air is removed from the cup to create a vacuum. When the cup is placed on the skin, it will draw the air up into the cup. The cup can either be made of bamboo, glass, silicone, or earthenware.
While cupping therapy seems popular today, it’s actually not new. It was first used by ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cultures. In fact, one of the oldest medical books in the world describes how the Egyptians used this therapy in the year 1,550 B.C.
While cupping therapy seems popular today, it’s actually not new. It was first used by ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cultures. In fact, one of the oldest medical books in the world describes how the Egyptians used this therapy in the year 1,550 B.C.
What are the Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is widely recommended for treating strained muscles. This treatment promotes and encourages the flow of blood and soothes the nervous system to ease high blood pressure.
In a typical session, glass cups are warmed using a flammable substance that is soaked in alcohol. After that, the substance is placed inside the cup and burned.
While the substance is burning, the cup is turned upside-down and positioned over a specific area. The lack of oxygen in the cup will then cause it to create a vacuum, pulling and drawing the skin up.
In Chinese medicine, it is believed that drawing up the skin can cause the pores to open. Once they open, there will be a proper flow of oxygen and blood. Obstructions will also break up, creating a place for toxins to be removed from the body.
In a typical session, glass cups are warmed using a flammable substance that is soaked in alcohol. After that, the substance is placed inside the cup and burned.
While the substance is burning, the cup is turned upside-down and positioned over a specific area. The lack of oxygen in the cup will then cause it to create a vacuum, pulling and drawing the skin up.
In Chinese medicine, it is believed that drawing up the skin can cause the pores to open. Once they open, there will be a proper flow of oxygen and blood. Obstructions will also break up, creating a place for toxins to be removed from the body.
The 3 Types of Cupping Therapy Treatment
There are three popular cupping methods. These are:
1. Fixed Cupping
In this method, the cups are positioned in specific areas of the body and left there without moving.
2. Moving Cupping
As the name suggests, this method involves the application of cream or oil on select areas of the skin. Cups are then placed over these areas and are moved around.
3. Dynamic Cupping
Also called functional cupping, dynamic cupping is recommended for patients that are experiencing facial distortions that trigger muscle pain. As soon as the silicone cups are positioned and in place, the underlying muscles start to contract. Soon thereafter, tissue tensions are relieved.
Schedule a Cupping Therapy With Knox Chinese Medicine
A cupping therapy session is not scary and it is completely safe. However, this is only true if you go to a trained and licenced practitioner.
If you are looking to schedule a cupping therapy session, look no further than Knox Chinese Medicine. Our very own Dr. Sherman Gu is more than qualified to offer this service for you. Reach out to us today at 0419 396 9643 or (03) 9800 3969 to schedule a cupping therapy session.
If you are looking to schedule a cupping therapy session, look no further than Knox Chinese Medicine. Our very own Dr. Sherman Gu is more than qualified to offer this service for you. Reach out to us today at 0419 396 9643 or (03) 9800 3969 to schedule a cupping therapy session.
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Dr. Sherman Gu
Dr. Gu has over 35 years of clinical experience. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy, Masters Degree in Applied Science, and more.
Dr. Gu completed his postgraduate study at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Here, he is currently engaged in Chinese medicine teaching and research. He also works as a Clinical Associate in the same university and is backed by more than 35 years of clinical experience.