CHINESE CUPPING

Cupping therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine natural therapy that regulates the flow of Qi, or life energy, and blood. Toxins within the body such as damp, cold or blood stagnation are drawn from deep within to the body’s surface. These toxins can be seen as red or purple circles on the skin and are referred to as ‘cupping marks’.

The main purpose of Chinese Cupping is to unblock stagnation and congestion from within the body. There can be stagnation of food, fluid, Qi and blood. By unblocking stagnation the body is able to heal itself naturally, thus achieving balance.

The process of Cupping involves glass cups being placed on the skin and you will experience a slight pulling or stretching sensation. The most common area of the body for Cup therapy to be used is on either side of the spine, from the neck to the base of the spine.

Common conditions that Cupping Therapy addresses:

  • tightness and soreness in the muscles of the upper and lower back
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • shoulder pain
  • sports injuries
  • colds and flu
  • productive coughs and stuffy noses

Call True Balance Within Kinesiology to make an appointment for cupping on the Sunshine Coast.