Cupping, also known as cupping, is one of the traditions of traditional Chinese medicine. It originates from traditional Chinese medicine, through the use of negative pressure generated after heating, the tank is adsorbed on a specific part of the body surface to achieve the purpose of health care. Cupping has been widely used in modern medicine, but many people don't know some truths about it.
1. Cupping is not a panacea
Cupping is not a panacea. It is mainly suitable for rheumatoid arthritis, muscle strain, cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, frozen shoulder and other symptoms**. Through cupping**, you can remove moisture, cold and toxins from the body, relieve muscle soreness, fatigue and other symptoms, and at the same time, you can also promote blood circulation and enhance the body's immunity through the warming effect produced by the tank on the surface of the body.
However, cupping is not a cure-all. For some diseases, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, etc., cupping does not play a direct role. At the same time, cupping should not be a headache. Therefore, before using cupping, you should consult a doctor to understand your physical condition and the appropriate method.
Second, the effect of cupping when neededIntermittent and insistence
The effects of cupping take time and persistence. In general, cupping** needs to be done several times, each lasting about 10-15 minutes. After cupping, you need to wait for the canister to fall off naturally, and do not forcibly peel it off by hand.
In addition, the effect of cupping is also affected by a variety of factors, such as the size of the tank, adsorption force, location, frequency, etc. If you want to achieve the best results, you need to choose the best plan for you and do it consistently.
3. Cupping safety
First of all, you should choose a professional medical institution when cupping, and a professional doctor will operate it to avoid improper operation or injury.
Secondly, when cupping, you should choose a tank that suits you, choose a jar of different sizes according to the size and part of the body, and avoid choosing a jar that is too large or too small.
4. Contraindications to cupping
While cupping is a safe method, there are some contraindications. Cupping should be avoided for pregnant women, menstruating women, patients with damage or infection, severe heart disease, high blood pressure, blood diseases, etc. In addition, cupping should also be avoided for some special parts, such as the neck, waist, and officials.
Summary: Before using cupping, you should consult a doctor to understand your physical condition and the appropriate method. The effectiveness of cupping takes time and persistence, and the safety of cupping also needs to be taken care of. For some contraindications, such as pregnant women, menstruating women, patients with breakage or infection, severe heart disease, high blood pressure, blood diseases, etc., cupping should be avoided.