What is the purpose of cupping?

Cupping

• Cupping is a form of complementary therapy that originated in China. Suction is created by placing cups on the skin. Suction may aid in healing by increasing blood flow. Suction, according to proponents, also aids in the flow of "qi" in the body. Qi is a Chinese word that means "life force."
• Cupping therapy is an ancient alternative medicine in which a therapist suctions your skin with special cups. It is used to treat pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and general well-being.

Pain and disease symptoms are still being studied by scientists. The therapy isn't well-studied.

Cupping's suction draws fluid into the area. Under the skin, tiny capillaries expand and burst due to the suction. Your body treats the cupping area as an ailment. It stimulates the natural healing process by increasing blood flow. Cupping purges pores and releases toxins, according to one theory.

How does t work?

Suction from cupping draws fluid into the treated area. This suction force expands and breaks open tiny blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin. Your body treats the cupping area like an injury. It sends more blood to the area to stimulate the natural healing process. Some people theorize that cupping clears the pores and releases toxins.

Possible side effects:

Cupping can cause side effects such as persistent skin discoloration, scars, burns, and infections, and may worsen eczema or psoriasis. Rare cases of severe side effects have been reported, such as bleeding inside the skull (after cupping on the scalp) and anemia from blood loss (after repeated wet cupping).

So, What is the purpose of cupping?

1) Cupping is most commonly used to treat painful conditions. Some claim it also aids in the treatment of chronic (ongoing) health issues. Cupping may help with the following symptoms:
2) Rheumatoid arthritis, for example.
3) Back pain, neck pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain are all common complaints.
4) Asthma is one example of a breathing disorder.
5) Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the tendons in the wrist become
6) Irritable bowel syndrome, for example, is a type of gastrointestinal disorder (IBD).
7) Migraines and headache
8) Blood pressure is too high (hypertension).