Find Out Why More Patients Prefer Cupping for Back and Shoulder Pain
There are many licensed acupuncturists in NYC also practice cupping, a highly beneficial technique which is a branch of traditional chinese medicine (TCM). Patients with respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, allergy-related illnesses, and congestion have been known to find substantial relief with cupping treatments.
The term “cupping” comes from the round glass cup is often used for treatment. The inside of the round cup is heated and the cup is then placed on the patient’s body. A vacuum forms against the skin when the air inside the cup cools. The pores dilate, and blockages that are underneath the skin are broken up, as increased blood flow improves the qi. At times, toxins are also drawn up out of the skin.
Cupping can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions and illnesses. In addition to the respiratory issues mentioned above, cupping can also treat physical conditions such as intestinal disorders, and mental conditions caused by emotional blockages, like depression. This practice is intended to enhance blood circulation, which frees up the flow of qi for optimal healing. The primary goal of all Chinese medicine is to have perfect balance in the body and mind, and qi is the force which flows through the body and accomplishes this.
The professional may either oil the patient’s skin and slide the cups across the body or may isolate certain locations on which to place the cups to remove blockages. Although the latter is somewhat similar to a massage, the technique is designed to treat deep tissue blockages and is not meant to be merely relaxing. At times patients may experience redness, or slight discoloration of the skin, but this is not painful any redness or discoloration goes away quickly.
Ensure that your acupuncturist is licensed in providing these types of treatments so that you are guaranteed a successful and professional experience. Many licensed acupuncturists and chiropractors in NYC are also trained in this technique as well as other Chinese practices such as qigong, tui na, and herbology. Ultimate health, according to the Chinese, means finding the perfect balance between yin and yang, and internal and external conditions. These methods have been used by the Chinese on patients for thousands of years. There are countless patients who have and continue to experience relief and improved health after receiving these treatments.
Dr. Steven Schrqm is a licensed acupuncturist. To learn more about acupuncture and cupping therapy, you can visit the website for his practice.
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July 02 2012 01:07 am | Alternative Medicine