Cupping is a therapy used to stimulate the flow of blood and qi with the use of either glass cups used with heat to create a partial vacuum or plastic suction cups and placed on specific areas of the body. The suctioning created with the cups affects the superficial muscle layers offering the best deep tissue massage available making it beneficial for sore muscles. Cupping allows for the tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear colon blockages and is used for the common cold. This treatment can leave some slight redness to the skin but will quickly dissipate.
