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Can you do massage cupping at home? ›

Cupping therapy at home

Yes, you can give yourself cupping therapy. Many kits are available containing plastic, silicone, or glass cups. Please do not buy glass cups, as these need to be heated to be applied and are too dangerous for beginners to use. Stick with plastic or silicone.

Once or twice weekly treatment can safely be administered (with the exception of Bleeding cupping).

What does the science say? There has been some research that suggests cupping does have benefits when it comes to pain relief, but the studies are generally considered low quality. More studies are needed to conclusively understand the health impacts of the therapy.

The back is the most common site of application, followed by the chest, abdomen, buttocks, and legs. Other areas, such as the face, may also be treated by cupping. According to research studies, it is recommended that cups should be on the skin for no more than 5-10 minutes.

In general, cupping is contraindicated directly on veins, arteries, nerves, skin inflammation, any skin lesion, body orifices, eyes, lymph nodes, or varicose veins. Cupping is also contraindicated on open wounds, bone fractures, and sites of deep vein thrombosis.

You can't bathe or shower after cupping because your skin will be sensitive. The pores underneath the cups will be open, a result of the negative pressure created by the cups themselves, making your skin in those areas especially vulnerable to changes in temperature and/or infection.

Cupping can cause side effects such as persistent skin discoloration, scars, burns, and infections, and may worsen eczema or psoriasis. Rare cases of severe side effects have been reported, such as bleeding inside the skull (after cupping on the scalp) and anemia from blood loss (after repeated wet cupping).

Cupping works by creating a vacuum pressure on the skin which draws out impurities from deep tissue massage and muscles. This process helps draw out accumulated waste products such as environmental toxins and heavy metals that may have been stored in your cells for years without you knowing it was there.

Avoid placing cups on the front of the neck. This is where your Carotid artery and your trachea are, and is unsafe for placement.

Where not to put massage cups? ›

The days of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday are considered the best days for Hijama according to the noble Prophetic tradition. Moreover, the Prophet advised us not to perform cupping on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and especially on Wednesdays.

Similar studies of cupping could be possible. And if cupping truly helps you, you may not care if it's due to the placebo effect. Are there risks involved with cupping? Most experts agree that cupping is safe.

It's the pulling action from the suction that promotes healing (more on this later), and is usually done on larger areas of your body, such as your back. Cups come in several sizes, so your arms, legs, and over your pectoral muscles can also be cupped.

Massage therapists can use a variety of techniques to help restore the fascia and break down knots and tension. One of the most effective and targeted methods massage therapists use to treat the fascia is cupping therapy.

Oils for cupping massage

In order to make the massage with a vacuum cup easier and efficacious, it is suggested pairing it with a natural oil.