{"id":109,"date":"2020-11-20T12:02:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T16:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/195.201.121.54\/~murt\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2025-05-02T01:42:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T05:42:39","slug":"fire-cupping","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beyondacupunctureandherbs.com\/?page_id=109","title":{"rendered":"Fire Cupping"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fire cupping refers to the practice of using glass cups to create a suction effect on the skin. Once applied to the skin, cups can be left stationary or moved over the surface of the skin (often referred to as \u201cgliding\u201d or \u201csliding\u201d cupping), using oil or lotion as a lubricant. Cups are generally left in place for 5-10 minutes, and sometimes, another round in different locations. The cups will feel tight, but should not be painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A suction effect is created by placing an inverted glass cup over a flaming alcohol-soaked cotton ball, removing oxygen from the cup and creating a vacuum.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The cup is then quickly placed on the skin’s surface and “sucks” the skin up inside. The cup isn’t hot when applied, and the flame never comes into contact with the skin – the fire merely creates the suction necessary to perform the treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The suction and negative pressure created through cupping increase blood circulation, loosen muscles and connective tissue, clear \u201cheat,\u201d and create a soothing, sedating effect on the nervous system. It also helps to draw dead or stagnant blood cells, cellular debris, lymph fluid, and toxins out of the deeper tissues and up toward the surface, allowing for easier release from the body and improving overall blood circulation to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From a Chinese medical perspective, cupping \u201copens\u201d the channels, the pathways in the body through which qi (dynamic life force energy) flows.\u00a0A free flow of qi is necessary to support the function of the body\u2019s tissues and organs. When that flow is obstructed, the qi and blood are stagnant, resulting in pain and dysfunction. Cupping helps to improve the flow of qi and blood, allowing for improved function and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cupping is most often performed on bare skin on the neck, shoulders, back, and hips, but can be done almost anywhere! It is excellent deep-tissue therapy and very effective for muscle tension and pain. It can even be more effective when combined with cupping, acupuncture and tui na. <\/p>\nMurat Tascioglu<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Cupping works wonders for tight necks and shoulders (and \u201ctech neck\u201d), tense lower back muscles, hip pain, sciatica, various joint problems, or tight IT bands (particularly among cyclists, runners, and other athletes). Additional cupping therapy can be good for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n