Cupping is a form of deep tissue massage, which pulls the skin upwards instead of pressing the skin down, like a massage does. Cupping has a similar effect to deep massage but without causing the unbearable pain that a deep massage can do.

The idea is the flame produces heat which creates a vacuum within these special glass cups by burning the oxygen, which when placed on the body draws the skin up inside the cup, therefore;

Releasing tight muscles
Removing blood stagnation held in the muscles
Increasing the circulation of blood
Increasing the flow of Qi (energy)
Removing toxins held in the muscles

Cupping Therapy