Traditional Chinese Medicine: Cupping in Bentonville, Arkansas

Cupping is a traditional therapy that involves creating a vacuum within a cup placed on the skin. The vacuum creates suction, providing a form of deep tissue manipulation that can improve circulation and promote healing. 

In ancient times, practitioners used hollowed-out horns, bamboo, iron, pottery, and glass to do cupping. Glass cups are the preferred method, although some acupuncturists use plastic cups with pumps. 

Traditional cupping uses a flame to expel oxygen from the cups. The acupuncturist then quickly places the cup in the desired spot, creating a vacuum. At Arkansas Acupuncture, our team practices cupping using this ancient method.

When circulation is stagnant in an injured or diseased area, the cells are deprived of oxygen. This results in a local build-up of waste products. The suction from cupping pulls out the evils such as blood poison, dead lymph and cellular debris from deep within the tissues to the surface, expelling them from the body. It can take from several hours to a few weeks for the waste deposits to dissipate. 

Cupping creates round marks like bruises on the skin. It can sometimes result in blisters forming or in black spots.

In China, cupping is used to treat respiratory conditions like bronchitis, asthma, and congestion. Arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, and certain types of pain are also commonly treated. Cupping can treat headaches, dizziness, abdominal pain, depression and swelling. The fleshy sites on the body, such as the back and stomach, are the preferred sites for treatment.

For more information about cupping in Bentonville, Arkansas, or to schedule your appointment contact Arkansas Acupuncture Center today!