Cupping Therapy Port Moody
Also known as Ventosa massage, cupping therapy in Port Moody uses a fascinating technique that’s been practiced for thousands of years and involves suctioning the skin with plastic, silicone, or glass cups.
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What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy originated in ancient Egypt and was soon adopted by Chinese healers and developed into what it is today. It is a complementary therapy that promotes the flow of what traditional Chinese healers call ‘qi’ or lifeforce.
Cupping techniques are also said to restore balance to the body, particularly the yin and yang, representing the positive and negative forces within the body.
Although the foundation of this alternative medicine may disinterest skeptics, it shares many similarities with more conventional treatments like acupuncture and physiotherapy:
- Helping increase local blood circulation
- Reducing muscle tension
- Promoting faster healing
Is a Ventosa Massage Safe?
Getting a Ventosa massage is completely safe as long as it’s conducted by a trained professional. The correct amount of suction is applied, and they follow health and hygiene protocols to prevent the risk of side effects.
Ventosa cupping is only dangerous when you don’t disclose skin issues or underlying health conditions to your therapist beforehand. For example, people with sensitive skin and blood clotting disorders may experience adverse effects.
Cupping techniques and the types of cupping equipment used are tailored to fit your health needs. This ensures you experience the many benefits of a Ventosa massage instead of putting your health at risk.
Is Cupping Therapy a Scientifically Proven Treatment?
Due to its widespread practice, there has been an increase in research into cupping therapy. A lot of findings are positive and present evidence that the oxygenase-1 gene is activated during Ventosa cupping. This gene has an essential role in preventing vascular inflammation and may influence many benefits of cupping, including:
- Changing pain signal processing
- Producing counter-irritation, which reduces pain
- Stimulation of increased blood flow by releasing nitric oxide
Cupping therapy is also thought to reduce toxicity in the body by acting in specific ways on different systems. Although the scientific evidence for cupping’s ability to remove toxins is extremely promising, more research is needed to confirm whether it:
- Boosts the immune system: Cupping creates artificial inflammation, which could trigger the immune response. This may help remove toxins both locally and systemically.
- Supports the lymphatic system: The lymphatic system helps eliminate waste from the body, and cupping techniques improve lymphatic flow and waste removal.
- Reduced uric acid and cholesterol: Cupping may help lower levels of uric acid and cholesterol, which can cause health issues if they build up.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
You can count on feeling long-lasting benefits from cupping therapy. Although more research is needed, a significant number of people who have received this alternative treatment over the years have experienced an array of shared benefits, including the following.
Improved Blood Circulation
A cupping massage creates a vacuum when glass cups are applied to the skin, which stimulates the blood vessels beneath the surface. This is said to improve healing and improve overall wellness. You may notice a warm, tingling sensation as the blood carries more oxygen around the body.
Pain Relief
Cupping works by relieving joint and muscle pain, migraines, and menstrual cramps. By applying cups to the affected areas, tight muscles and inflammation are soothed as a result of improved circulation. After the session, it’s common to feel stiff, but relief will soon follow.
Reduce Inflammation
It is said that due to the improved blood flow from a Ventosa massage, toxins are drawn away from areas of inflammation. This can be particularly beneficial for acne and arthritis. Over time, regular Ventosa cupping sessions could contribute to skin health, better mobility, and improved management of chronic body inflammation.
Enhanced Relaxation
Since it feels like a massage, it’s guaranteed to improve relaxation as a result. The sensation of getting toxins sucked out and replaced with an invigorated blood flow helps reduce stress and leave you rejuvenated. Some patients even report an improvement in their mental clarity, and a weightless sensation like physical and mental stress has been lifted away.
While cupping of olden days could be painful – the suction was generated by fire and heat – these days, therapists use specially designed bell-shaped glass or plastic cups that don’t require heat.
What to Expect from Cupping Therapy
Your experience of cupping therapy in Port Moody will depend on your acupuncture practitioner, your condition, and your preferences. This information allows Inspine Therapy to personalize your Ventosa cupping appointments to achieve the best results.
When you book an appointment at our Port Moody clinic, your assigned acupuncturist may suggest cupping to accompany acupuncture treatments. They may also use this technique to treat a specific area or local complaint.
Once you schedule a session, your experienced practitioner will ask about your symptoms and health history if it’s your first visit. As we mentioned, this is very important to ensure side effects such as a skin infection from an underlying condition are avoided.
Glass cups will be placed on your skin, which creates a vacuum; you will feel pressure but no pain. However, if you do feel pain, vocalize it to your practitioner, and they will either readjust or ask further questions regarding health issues.
Cupping techniques vary depending on what you require from the session; some of the most popular ones are:
- Dry Cupping: Cups are placed onto the skin to cause a suction effect.
- Wet Cupping: Minor incisions are made onto the skin before a cup is placed over the top. Small amounts of blood are sucked out to remove toxins and improve pain relief.
- Running Cupping: Cups are moved around the skin like a massage to release muscle tension.
- Flash Cupping: Cups are applied and removed quickly to stimulate blood vessels.
Sessions typically last between five and ten minutes. Any discoloration or bruising is usually gone within a week after your session.
Contact Inspine for Cupping Therapy Port Moody
Do you have questions about cupping therapy, or are you interested in scheduling an appointment? Contact Inspine Therapy and discover how this ancient technique can benefit you in the modern age. Relieve pain and remove toxins when you start cupping therapy in Port Moody!
Cupping Therapy FAQs
Have questions about our cupping therapy in Port Moody? Find the answers to frequently asked questions below.
What toxins does cupping remove?
Impurities such as environmental toxins and heavy metals from your body’s deep tissue are sucked up through the cups. These toxins can be in your cells for years without you even knowing.
What should you not do after cupping?
The following 4-6 hours after your cupping appointment is very important. This is the window in which you should refrain from:
- Intense exercise
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Sugar
- Meat
- Dairy
- Extreme temperature
Does cupping help with knots?
Yes, cupping does help with knots as the muscle tissue is lifted and stretched by the cups, which improves blood flow and alleviates tightness.
How often should you do cupping?
Your age and the condition you are treating play a part in how frequent your cupping sessions should be. Those under 60 can safely do one or two sessions a week. Otherwise, it’s best to consult with your practitioner and get their professional opinion.
