The Benefits of Cupping at
Bergen County Acupuncture and Wellness
Cupping is a type of therapy that many people take advantage of to alleviate all sorts of ailments and to remove toxins from the body. Many people rely on cupping for their overall wellness program or combine it with other therapies, such as acupuncture.
How Cupping Works
This alternative therapy is performed by placing cups on the skin. These cups, sometimes made by glass, earthenware, or even bamboo, create suction that mobilizes the blood flow. Dry cupping has suction only, and wet cupping has suction along with controlled bleeding. When the cups are placed and suction created it expands the blood vessels increasing blood flow and decreasing inflammation. The mobilization of blood flow encourages the healing of many medical conditions and ailments.
While cupping has become mainstream recently, it’s a therapy that dates back to ancient times. In some cultures, our grandparents used cupping to help with the treatment of the common cold, cough and fevers. Our grandparents relied on this natural treatment because it was extremely effective and medical doctors were required for more serious conditions.
Cupping and Acupuncture in Bergen County
Cupping, in conjunction with acupuncture can treat many pain related conditions where inflammation is present. It is found to be an effective mode of treatment for many people. Even though cupping works wonders for some individuals, cupping should be avoided if you are pregnant, have cancer, ulcers, or deep vein thrombosis. Cupping also is similar to massage, such as with the skin pinching techniques on specific pressure points, and when the cups are moved on different points of the skin, this is very much like ancient practitioners of acupuncture used to break up the stagnation of the skin.
Of course, your acupuncturist that performs the cupping will ask many questions and determine if cupping is safe for you. If you and your body are ready for cupping in addition to acupuncture, you will see the results you desire in treating your condition.
Experience the healing benefits of cupping.