.. is also called cupping. This is also a method which used to be very common in Europe. For this purpose, various cupping heads are used. Made of glass, metal, bamboo or even acrylic.
How does cupping work?
The cupping heads are heated inside and then quickly placed on the painful places. The heat creates a vacuum inside the cup, which sucks the cup on the skin. Likewise, the vacuum can also be generated with a pump. The result is an increased blood circulation, activation of the meridians, dissolution of congestion and thus a marked pain reduction. After the treatment, the treated region feels as pleasantly warm and better mobile. This often results in bruises and blisters, but disappear after a few days.
Among other things, in the case of general tensions, back and shoulder pain, rheumatism, migraine or tension headache, during cooling, depression, or tissue strengthening.