TCM Cupping Therapy

TCM Cupping Therapy is an ancient form of TCM treatment in which a local suction is created on the skin. TCM Physicians believe that this mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing. In Singapore TCM Clinics, TCM Pain Management Treatments usually combine TCM Cupping Therapy with TCM Tuina (TCM Massage) & Skin Scraping (Gua Sha) to achieve pain relief. It is worth noting that Olympic athletes such as Michael Phelps are using TCM Cupping Therapy to improve their performance.

TCM Cupping Therapy is used to treat various forms of pain Eg. Backache. TCM Cupping Therapy can be used for back, neck, shoulder and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Patients are advised to drink plenty of water after doing TCM Cupping Therapy to help move blood and other fluids through the affected area. The discoloration left by the cups is normally caused by the painless bruising due to the dispelling of stagnant blood and will dissipate after a few days.

Effects of TCM Cupping Therapy:

• Open up the skin’s pores
• Loosen muscles
• Sedate the nervous system
• Stimulate the flow of blood
• Dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph)
• Balance and realign the flow of Qi (气) (Life Energy), breaks up obstructions
• Draw out harmful substances and toxins from the body
• By targeting the meridian channels, cupping strives to ‘open’ these channels – the paths through which life energy flows freely throughout the body, through all tissues and organs, thus providing a smoother and more free-flowing qi (life force).

Who Should Be Cautious About Receiving TCM Cupping Therapy?

People with severe heart disease, bleeding disorders, severe swelling, severe skin diseases or localized lesions, extreme debility, emaciation, skin fragility, prolonged high fever, convulsion or posturing. Please consult your TCM Physician before receiving TCM Cupping Therapy.