Cupping as a form of therapy and treatment goes back to ancient times in many civilisations. There is documented records of it being used by the Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks, Arabs, Native Americans and many more. In those times it was done using animal horns and much later glass was used with fire/heat to create the suction. With the availability of modern technology and materials, we now use plastic cups as well as silicon.
According to The British Cupping Society says that cupping therapy is used to treat:
Blooddisorders such as anaemia and haemophilia
Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
Fertilityand gynaecological disorders
Skin problems such as eczema and acne
Highblood pressure
Migraines
Anxiety and depression
Bronchial congestion caused by allergies andasthma
Varicose veins
Where tiny incisions are made before placing the cups over it to draw out stale and stagnant blood. No more than 5ml of blood is drawn out per cup.
The same as wet cupping, without making the incisions. Still beneficial to activate the lymphatic system and remove toxins from the body.
Done with silicon cups, this is a deep tissue massage, done in combination with dry cupping to stimulate blood blow to sore and tired muscles. The cupping massage is very useful in the preparation and after major marathons and other sporting activities.