{"id":162057,"date":"2023-07-17T02:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T09:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=162057"},"modified":"2024-04-02T02:35:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T09:35:12","slug":"5-potential-health-benefits-of-cupping-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/5-potential-health-benefits-of-cupping-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Potential Health Benefits Of Cupping Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When you think of cupping, you probably imagine dark circles that resemble large bruises all over the skin. Even though it may look like the person lost a fight to an octopus, the bruises that result from cupping therapy<\/strong> can indicate healing. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) states that the ancient therapy of cupping was used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and general pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two types of cupping: wet cupping and dry cupping. Both forms of this alternative therapy involve the creation of a vacuum within the cups either through heat or a suction device. With wet cupping, the practitioner lightly pierces the skin so that blood is drawn into the cup. Dry cupping doesn\u2019t draw out any fluids. The suction pulls the skin up into the cups, breaking capillaries or blood vessels under the skin. That is why you see bruise-like circles after a cupping session. The body responds to the treatment as an injury, so it sends increased blood flow to accelerate the healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, you can receive cupping from a variety of practitioners, including acupuncturists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists. And although it is an ancient healing modality, modern medicine continues to search for ways to understand its efficacy as a complementary treatment. Anecdotal reports and limited studies, however, support the following health benefits<\/strong> of cupping therapy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some research suggests that people who deal with chronic headaches or migraines may benefit from cupping therapy. A small study from 2019 observed 132 participants with migraines. The results found that those who received cupping therapy experienced significant reductions in pain intensity, compared to the controlled group who did not receive cupping. Another uncontrolled study observed 70 people with chronic tension or migraine headaches. The participants who received cupping therapy experienced a 66% reduction in headache severity<\/a>. Plus, the total number of headaches they had per month decreased by 12.6 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People who receive regular cupping sessions report a variety of mental health benefits. Naturopathic doctors who practice cupping suggest that the therapy can help relieve stress, promote relaxation, and induce a sense of calm. All of those benefits may help improve sleep and improve overall mood<\/a>. Although scientific research is limited, some evidence indicates that people with chronic fatigue syndrome who received cupping experienced a reduction in fatigue. A 2020 study confirmed that participants experienced better sleep<\/a> and overall mood, both of which were more pronounced after 10 cupping sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of athletes receive cupping to either help reduce sore muscles<\/a>, accelerate recovery, or to reduce injury. You don\u2019t have to be an athlete to receive cupping therapy, though. Some research indicates that cupping can help with muscle recovery. In fact, a small study from 2021 found that cupping was a great way to treat muscle fatigue 24 hours after participants worked out biceps and triceps. A larger review found that cupping therapy showed positive results on back pain, but research is still limited in this area. <\/p>\n\n\n\nMay Ease Headaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
May Improve Mood <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
May Reduce Pain And Sore Muscles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
May Improve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n