Cupping & Gua Sha Treatments in Beckley WV
Many people are curious about cupping but know little about it. Here, we’ll dive into the basics of cupping, how cupping works, who can benefit from cupping, and the meaning behind those marks!What Is Cupping?
Cupping is a therapy in which we use glass or plastic cups to release muscle tightness and tension. It can treat a wide variety of issues, from situations as critical as a poisonous snake bite to something as benign as a common cold. These days, cupping is most commonly used to treat body and muscle pains, headaches, flu symptoms, inflammation, and improving circulation.
Fire Cupping works by using a flame to create a vacuum inside a glass cup. The cup is then applied to the skin to lift tension in the muscles, improve circulation, and relieve pain. Cupping is most often done on the back but can be used for other areas as well.
Should I Try Cupping?
Cupping can treat a wide variety of issues, from situations as critical as a poisonous snake bite to something as benign as a common cold. These days, cupping is most commonly used to treat body and muscle pains, headaches, flu symptoms, inflammation, and improving circulation.
You may benefit from cupping if:
- You have pain, tightness, or muscle tension.
- You suffer from headaches.
- You struggle with stress or sleeping issues.
- You have chest congestion.
- You want to try a natural way to boost your overall health.
What Is Gua Sha?
Gua sha is another manual therapy that originated with Chinese medicine. It uses a smooth tool to “scrape” along the muscles of the body to release pain and tension.
What Are Cupping / Gua Sha Marks?
Cupping is famous for the pinkish-purple circles that appear after the treatment. These are not bruises, but areas where toxins, stagnation, and tension was released. Bruises result of trauma or impact to the body and often feel sore. Cupping marks do not feel sore and do not damage the body tissues. They will fade within just a few days.
Like cupping, gua sha can leave red or purple spots on the skin. These are not bruises or injuries, but areas where toxins, stagnation, and tension was released. Gua sha marks do not feel sore and do not damage the body tissues. They will fade within just a few days.
What Should I Expect?
Cupping Treatments
- Cupping sessions can be done individually or as an add-on to another service, like acupuncture or massage.
- Cupping sessions take between 10-20 minutes.
- Cupping does not hurt and feels like pressure or gliding along the skin, similar to a massage.
- You will likely feel less tense and have more mobility and flexibility after your treatment.
Gua Sha Treatments
- Gua sha sessions can be done individually or as an add-on to another service, like acupuncture or massage.
- Gua sha typically takes between 5-15 minutes.
- Gua sha can feel like a deep pressure, but it is not painful.
- You will likely feel less tense and have more mobility and flexibility after your treatment.
Tips for a Great Experience:
- Drink an extra glass of water after a cupping or gua sha session to keep you hydrated and encourage the body to flush away toxins.
- Wear clothing that keeps the treated area warm and covered during the day or two after treatment.
- If you feel sore after cupping or gua sha, take a warm epsom salt bath to encourage faster healing.
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