Cupping

Anyone that is feeling muscle tension or overall energy drain can get cupping done, but there are specific health benefits for those with chronic pain. Clients with:

• Arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis)
• Chronic body pain (back, neck, knee and shoulder)
• Chronic headaches/migraines
• Breathing problems such as asthma
• Gastro-intestinal problems such as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• High-blood pressure (hypertension)

Benefits of cupping massage are:
-Increased blood flow
-Increased circulation within the body
-Revitalizing nervous system
-Detoxifying
-Reduces stretch marks, scars and varicose veins
-Aids digestion
-Pain relief, great for chronic pain management
-Energy boost

While cupping therapy’s main function is to increase blood flow and circulation within the body, there are many other benefits, including reducing swelling and muscle knots.

Cupping has not proven to have long-term effects when dealing with chronic pain management. However, cupping therapy is recommended to do 1-2 times a week, making it a sustainable therapy method for pain relief.

Our recommendation? Take it easy, get extra rest and of course, stay hydrated to further expel any toxins released within the body!

Cupping is an exhaustive process for the body, relieving tension and increasing blood flow may lead to feelings of fatigue or tiredness post-appointment.

Cupping can be done 1-2 times every week! We recommend you consult with your cupping therapist to confirm the regularity of your cupping treatments.

Who should not have cupping therapy?

-Bleeding disorders like hemophilia
-Blood clotting problems, such as deep vein thrombosis or history of strokes
-Skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis
-Seizures (epilepsy)
– Pregnancy

If you have any concerns about your overall well being, including feeling unwell prior to your appointment please advise your therapist immediately or prior to your treatment. You can also contact our customer support team at hello@medicalhub.ca for assistance.

After your cupping treatment, try to avoid consumption of alcohol, caffeine or any food or drinks that will affect blood pressure (i.e., sugary or high dairy content foods). Also try to avoid intense exercise or any activity that will bring up your body temperature, such as hot showers, saunas or hot tubs.

Cupping can cause side effects such as skin discoloration, scars, burns and infections.

At Medicalhub, we recommend you speak with your cupping therapist during your consultation about any possible side effects from the cupping therapy you’ve chosen.

There are certain areas of the body where cupping therapy is not advised, such as the cervical area, as it may cause blood clotting. Another risk for blood clotting during cupping therapy is if you have a pre-existing blood disorder or condition such as thrombosis or a history of strokes. During your consultation prior to your appointment with your cupping therapist you can bring up any concerns regarding the risk of blood clotting.

Through the action of suctioning, tiny blood vessels (capillaries) are expanded and broken open. Cupping massage does not cause damage to the blood vessels, but allows for blood toxins to be released and expelled from the body.

Cupping therapy has been used for thousands of year to relieve back and neck pain. Modern cupping therapy offers up many physical benefits that come from cupping and the increase of blood flow. Cupping is now used to re-energies the body, reduce stretch marks, scars or varicose veins, aid in digestive problems and provide pain relief, especially for those that suffer from chronic pain.

You can get cupping therapy on your back quite regularly, with the recommendation being 1-2 times every week! We recommend you consult with your cupping therapist to confirm the regularity of your cupping treatments.

You can definitely do cupping therapy at home, in fact, that’s the whole point of Medicalhub! At Medicalhub, we connect clients with providers that can perform different kinds of therapy from the comfort of your very own home. Cupping therapy at Medicalhub is a great way to destress and re-energies without the inconvenience of travelling.