Cupping therapy is an ancient tradition in Chinese medicine. “Cupping” involves placing glass, bamboo or plastic suctions on the skin. The vacuum effect targets areas of deep tissue within the back, which is beneficial for dulling pain, breaking up deep scar tissue, and relaxing tender muscles or connective tissue. Cupping has numerous benefits — it can help remove toxins from the body and stimulate the flow of fresh blood, lymph, and Qi (life force). It often works wonders for patients with the flu, coughs, back and muscle pain, poor circulation, anxiety, red itchy skin conditions, allergies, fevers, aches and other pains. Cupping is one of the best deep-tissue therapies available. Toxins can be released, blockages can be cleared, and veins and arteries can be refreshed within these four inches of affected materials. It should be noted that cupping is not be used on patients who bleed easily and/or cannot stop bleeding, have skin ulcers, or edema.

Dr. Ling Zhao, Balancing Channels Acupuncture & Massage
www.winnipegacupuncture.com