Have You Heard About Dry Cupping As A Modern Therapy?

Firstly, let us make clear that cupping can be performed in two different ways, wet cupping and dry cupping, but at Manchester Massage we only offer dry cupping.

The history of cupping

If we look at cupping therapy in history, it can be seen as a traditional treatment which dates back at least 5500 years. As far as we know, this therapy was first practiced by the Egyptians and the Macedonians, then the Egyptians introduced it to the Greeks. Documents show it as spreading throughout many further civilis ations including China and Rome and appears within the collective traditions (hadiths) of the Prophet Muhammad in the first six centuries of the Common Era. Over the following centuries, cupping as a treatmenth as continued to spread in understanding and popularity to numerous parts of the world.

The beliefs behind cupping as a therapy

The technique of cupping carries many connections to specific cultures,also to folklore, and to religious, and spiritual beliefs. Traditionally within some Muslim communities, it is believed to improve treatment outcomes. In Eastern medicine, cupping was allied to acupuncture, and Taoists, believe it may be used to harmonize Qi by balancing the negative and positive energies of Yin and Yang.

Your treatment at this Manchester massage centre

At Manchester Massage we have especially trained cupping therapists available only for performing dry cupping, this is the technique most generally used and preferred by clients because of its the non-invasive nature,rather than that of wet cupping. (Wet cupping draws small quantities of blood and extracellular fluid from the body, by applying suction after creating minor incisions or superficial skin abrasions). Our dry cupping treatment can be employed to aid particular conditions and target-specific areas. It may be used for cosmetic reasons, for sports-related injuries where its results may be similar to a deep tissue massage, and orthopaedic or abdominal complaints.

What to expect during your treatment

Dry cupping increases the blood flow andhelps removes fluids and toxins from the area treated. The procedure is given by the therapist with varying degrees of suction, the client may not have had cupping before and an introduction may typically begin with light suction, however medium, strong, or a pulsating suction is available.The cups or containers are made from a variety of materials such as glass, bamboo or plastic and are used to create a vacuum over the desired areas of the skin. In order to create the suction your therapist will apply the cups to your skin, compressing them with the hands and then a pump is used to create the vacuum inside the cup.The cups are left in place for 5-10 minutes and the dry cupping may be combined with massage.

We now offer this specialist treatment alongside our other therapies after increasing demand for the service from our clientele. If this seems like a treatment for you then please book online directly with Manchester Massage and choose the appropriate therapist, or call the salon and ask for advice.