Cupping Therapy Uses, Benefits, and More!

Cupping therapy is an age-old massage practice for releasing toxins and stress from the body. The oldest mention of cupping therapy can be found in Eber’s Papyrus published in 1550 BC in ancient Egypt.

Besides Egypt, cupping therapy has also been a part of the ancient Chinese, Unani, Korean, Tibetan, and Latin American cultures. Recently, cupping therapy has become popular among spas and massage centers in Muscat.

In this blog, you’ll get to learn the ins and outs of cupping therapy and why you need to try it. But first, let us understand what cupping therapy is in detail.

What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is a massage practice that relieves pain and discomfort from the body. In cupping therapy the massage therapist puts special cups on the client's body to create suction. The vacuum created inside the cup causes the tissue to swell and increases blood flow to the suctioned area.

This increased blood flow under the cups removes the harmful toxins and impurities from the body through pores.

Types of Cupping Therapy

1. Dry Cupping

   In dry cupping, the massage therapist heats up the inside of the plastic cup by burning cotton balls or through flammable oils. Then, the plastic cup is placed on the client’s skin and suction is created to pull muscle tissue. The cups are left on the skin for approximately 4-5 minutes depending on the purpose of the massage.

   

2. Wet Cupping

   In wet cupping therapy, the massage therapist first creates mild suction on the treatment site for 3 minutes. Then, the therapist removes the cups and puts small cuts on the skin. After that, the client undergoes another round of cupping to draw out some blood. This removes blood stasis and waste from the body.

3. Moxa Cupping

   In Moxa cupping, the massage therapist first burns Moxa (Mugwort) near specific areas in the body. This warms up the tissue and stimulates circulation. Then, the therapist places vacuum cups over those areas. Moxa cupping is typically used for treating respiratory issues.

   

Now that we’ve seen the different types of cupping therapy, let’s see some of its popular uses.

Uses of Cupping therapy

The biggest use case of cupping therapy is the removal of toxins from the body. But, this ancient massage therapy can also treat many ailments, including —

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Breathing problems
• Back and shoulder pain
• Facial Paralysis
• Irritable Bowel Disease
• Migraines
• Cervical spondylosis
• High Blood Pressure

The use cases of cupping therapy are vast. But it has equally as many benefits. Here are some benefits that make cupping massage therapy extremely popular in Muscat.

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

1. Relieves congestion

   Congestion is a respiratory problem referring to the build-up of fluids in the lungs due to bronchitis or asthma. The suction created during cupping therapy brings fresh blood, oxygen, and lymph to the lungs. This helps break up and relieve congestion.

2. Cupping cures varicose veins

   Varicose veins are bulging and bluish veins typically in the legs and feet. This happens when the required blood from the muscles to the heart is weak. Dry cupping can help cure varicose veins by stimulating blood circulation and oxygen flow in the affected areas.

3. Reduces stretch marks and scar tissue

   

   Cupping therapy increases the blood flow through the body, eliminating impurities, restoring lymphatic circulation, and aiding in the removal of edema. This leads to a reduction in the appearance of scar tissues and stretch marks.

4. Relieves Pain

   Research has shown that cupping therapy helps in breaking down the stiff tissues and reduces chronic pain. The suction and heat used in dry and moxa cupping therapy reduces stiffness in the back muscles and improves blood, easing the pain.

5. Promotes healthier skin

   Toxins and blood impurities can cause many skin problems, including acne, dullness, and cellulite. Cupping therapy can remove harmful toxins and impurities from the blood. This leads to a healthier skin. It also promotes blood flow to affected areas which refreshes the skin.

Enjoy the best cupping therapy in Muscat!

Cupping therapy is a massage practice with countless health benefits. It can relax your body, provide relief from multiple ailments, and add a youthful glow to your body.

If you're interested in cupping therapy, then Wishah Spa is the best place for your first experience in Muscat. Our experienced and professional massage therapists ensure that your session is relaxing and refreshing.