Traditional Chinese Cupping Massage

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I had been battling a cold off and on all winter. Like all mankind, I hate going to the doctor, so I decided to see what traditional Chinese massage could do for me.

With cupping, the practitioner uses various shaped cups that suction onto the back, drawing out the body’s toxins. The cups are left on for about twenty minutes. I was amazed to see that my upper back, shoulders and arms seemed to be where my cold – and stress – was centered. After a few days, the bruises were gone and admittedly, my cold seemed to lessen in degree, but not vanish entirely. Perhaps a few more trips to the spa are in order...

Definition:

Placement of small jars or cups on the skin. A vacuum is created traditionally by inserting a burning cotton ball into the jar, waiting for it the flame to die – meaning all air is used up – an quickly placing it on the skin. Modern cups are equipped with a device where the therapist pumps the air out after the cup is placed on the back.

Cures:

Cupping is used to cure the common cold, flu, stomach ailments and rheumatism.

Technique:

The treatment is best when combined with a traditional Chinese or oil massage. After the body is relaxed, the cups are placed at different points along the shoulders, upper arms and down the back on either side of the spine.

What Does It Feel Like?:

When the cups are put on your back there is a tingly sensation as well as a general tightness as the skin is pulled into the vacuum created by the cup. After the first few seconds, there is virtually no pain at all and when the cups are released, there is a lovely relaxing sensation on the skin. Be warned, it looks much worse – anyone who sees your back will think you submitted yourself to some kind of Dark Ages torture. The circular bruising can be a bit tender where the stress points are, but the tenderness does not last and the bruises subside in a few days.

Where to Get the Treatment:

Traditional Chinese medical and massage clinics offer Cupping. Ask your hotel concierge where you might be able to have the treatment while you’re in China. Some hotel spas may even offer it.

Chinese Cupping Massage Video @ Youtube

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