Cupping therapy has been used by countless number of people since time immemorial. It is a multi-millennial healing therapy mostly used to relieve pain. There are no records on how this therapy actually originated but because of its versatility and extreme effectiveness, it is widely used in several parts of the world for various types of illnesses.

Cupping therapy is a method in which cups are applied on the skin. The cups are used to generate low pressure on the skin. This eventually leads to the curing of certain types of diseases. A mechanical or heating device can also be used during the treatment as a way to enhance the flow of blood in the body. Cupping is a perfect treatment for various types of diseases related to pain.

This therapy’s healing mechanism is fairly simple. It generates a low pressure area on the skin causing the blood flow to increase within the tissues. This boost in circulation increases the supply of nutrients to the bones and muscles of the body.

This increased circulation provides additional strength to the bones and muscles. The strength neutralizes the uncomfortable effects of pain. Cupping is a very effective treatment for back pain. Millions of people in the US are suffering from back pain due to an unhealthy lifestyle. Back pain can occur when the spinal cord becomes weak. Cupping therapy can cure back pain related to weak vertebrae through the application of heated cups on various parts of the back where pain is felt. The cups are oftentimes placed on specific points on the body known as acupuncture points.

The low pressure generated by cupping is extremely beneficial in helping increase the flow of blood into the tissues of the body and this increases the amount of nourishment received by the tissues and cells in the body. This leads to the betterment of the spinal muscle’s overall capacity and function.

Cupping works quite well in the treatment of neck pain. According to Chinese medicine, there are five lines in the energy channels or meridians of the body. The cups are usually applied along these lines. The fire and heat from the cups are meant furnish energy on various acupuncture points on the skin.

Cupping therapy is usually done by an experienced and qualified therapist or practitioner. Anyone can avail themselves of this treatment if they require relief from diseases such as rheumatism, migraines, fatigue, stiff muscles, neck pains, etc. Cupping therapy is indeed an ideal treatment for these diseases.