This technique belongs to traditional Chinese medicine. It consists of applying a cupping glass to the patient's skin, which creates a vacuum effect with the aim of improving vascularization. It is applied directly to the skin and left in place for approximately 10-15 minutes, the necessary time to provoke local hyperemia (bruising effect).

The benefits of cupping therapy include: analgesic effect (pain reduction), myofascial release, and activation and stimulation of blood and lymphatic circulation.

When is the use of cupping recommended?

• Patients with fibromyalgia
• Joint pain
• Patients with renal/hepatic disorders who have many medications contraindicated.