Cupping massage is a procedure that aims to increase blood flow to organs through the use of latex cans. During the procedure, maximum muscle relaxation is achieved, edema in organs with impaired blood circulation is reduced. In addition, can massage of the abdomen or back has a good immunomodulating effect on the body. Performing procedures allows you to solve many problems associated with ailments of the back, lower back, joints and spine.
Chinese can massage can not only have positive effects, but also have a negative effect. Before carrying out the procedures, it is necessary to be examined by specialists who will indicate the presence or absence of contraindications, as well as prescribe the optimal treatment.
Cupping massage is effective for violations of the functions of the musculoskeletal system, sprain, curvature of the spine. It is also used to eliminate the consequences of fractures. Procedures are prescribed for pain in the lumbar region, with hypertension, gynecological diseases, sleep disorders.
It is not recommended to perform can massage in the presence of open bleeding, or a tendency of the body to manifest them, with blood diseases. You can not put cans at high temperatures, with the appearance of pustular formations and other violations of the integrity of the skin in the area of influence. Treatment is prohibited in the presence of any type of internal tumor.
Cupping massage includes the following main stages and is performed using latex or glass jars up to 200 ml.
Before the procedure, the surface of the back or abdomen is lubricated with petroleum jelly, oil or a greasy cream, which will provide ease of sliding on the skin of the can.
Before use, a vacuum is created inside the jars, if the jars are glass, then the vacuum medium is obtained using a burning swab dipped in alcohol, which is placed for 1-2 seconds in the middle of the jar. After the formation of a vacuum, the glass is put on a sore spot.
Latex products are used with a slight pressure on the edges. Under the created pressure, part of the air leaves the can, and it adheres perfectly to the skin. As a result, the skin rises inside the jar by 1-2 centimeters.
After installing the jar, the masseur takes it with two fingers and, without looking up from the surface, makes smooth spiral-shaped circular movements in the direction or against the location of the lymph nodes. In this case, the lymph nodes themselves cannot be touched.
Cupping massage under the influence of vacuum causes an increase in blood flow to the cells located in the area of the can. As a result, muscles relax, metabolic processes are activated in the cells. During the procedure, the patient experiences warmth and feels a slight burning sensation at the touch points.
The duration of exposure lasts no more than half an hour. After the procedure is completed, the skin looks a little swollen and irritated, bruises may appear on it, which after a few days pass.
Cupping massage has the following effects on the body. After the procedures, small deposits of cellulite disappear, and the skin texture is leveled. After the first session, lower back pain is significantly reduced, skin tightening occurs, and a lifting effect is manifested. After the massage, immunity increases, the body contours are leveled, small scars, scars and wrinkles are smoothed out.
To achieve a greater effect, canned massage is useful to combine with anti-cellulite or honey wrap. With complex treatment, manual therapy, acupuncture, and medication are simultaneously prescribed. Cupping massage can be performed all over the body in combination with electrolysis and vibration massage.