YESPOW B0BY1L918X Cupping Therapy Set User Guide

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FAQ #1 – What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine where glass, silicone or plastic cups are placed on the skin to create vacuum suction in order to promote health and healing. Cupping therapy promotes the loosening of soft tissue and connective tissue, scarring and adhesions, moving stagnation and increasing lymphatic flow and circulation. The simple, traditional therapy method shares the benefits of deep tissue massage and muscle relaxation, without lofty fees or a commitment to hours of therapy time.

FAQ #2 –Who is It For?

Almost anyone can benefit from cupping. The YESPOW cupping device is very easy to use and can be used in a professional or home setting, alone or with a partner. Cupping therapy is for anyone with 3-5 minutes to spare looking for an easy way to address sports injuries, muscle and joint pain, connective tissue (fascia), digestive problems, and respiratory problems such as colds and coughs.

FAQ #3 –Is some discomfort normal?

Some discomfort is normal. However, cupping users should also feel relaxed during a session and after it ends. Eventually, your discomfort should be replaced by a feeling of relaxation. If your discomfort persists, or if you experience pain at any point, stop use and reach out to us

FAQ #4 –Should I be concerned about the marks on my skin?

Cupping can leave marks which indicate that stagnation has been moved from the deeper tissue layers to the surface where it can be eliminated through the circulatory & integumentary (skin) systems. The color and pattern of the marks depend on the level of stagnation in the area, and range from a bright pink to deep red & dark purple, usually lasting 3 days to a week or more – sometimes longer if the person is very sick or sedentary. If there is no stagnation present, there will be only a pink marking which disappears in a few minutes to a couple of hours.
The markings will lessen in intensity as the deeper issues are resolved and the stagnation and toxins have been dredged up and flushed out of the body through the circulatory system, expulsion from the pores and sweat. If the person receiving treatment sweats a lot on a daily basis – no marks may ever occur. Sweating is a great after treatment follow-up to help get rid of the toxins you’ve released.
Although the marks look painful, they are not. Receivers usually feel an immediate sense of relief that can last for a week or more.

FAQ #5 –How to prepare for cupping or cupping massage:

Hydrate. Water is essential for your health, especially for your lymphatic system. Cupping supports your lymphatic system. Your lymphatic system clears away cellular waste from your body and it needs plenty of water to do this effectively.
Eat an hour or so before your appointment.
Recover from sunburn. When you receive cupping, it will feel like that area is warmer than normal. Neither the cup nor the extra heat will feel good on sunburned skin. Apply some soothing aloe and wait until your skin has recovered before your next cupping appointment.
Don’t exfoliate aggressively. Exfoliating removes a layer of dead skin, which makes your skin extra sensitive. Wait a couple days after aggressive exfoliation treatment before receiving cupping.

FAQ #6 –What to avoid after cupping or a cupping massage?
For 4-6 hours post cupping, avoid exposure to:

Caffeine, alcohol, sugary foods and drinks, dairy, and processed meats
These foods slow down your body’s ability to process the treatment.
Hot showers, saunas, hot tubs and strong air conditioning
After cupping, your skin will be more sensitive to temperature in the areas where the cups were placed. Give your skin time to recover. If possible, shower with filtered water to avoid reintroducing unnecessary chemicals onto your skin.
Intense exercise
Cold and windy conditions.

FAQ #7 –Frequency of Cupping Treatments?

It is advisable to wait until the cupping marks from the previous treatment have faded before performing another cupping treatment.
This can be several days to several weeks. The effects of cupping are cumulative and the treatment should be repeated until the condition or ailment is resolved.
After several cupping treatments the severity of the marks will usually diminish with each follow up treatment, indicating that the stagnation in the tissues has decreased.

FAQ #7 –Who Should avoid cupping?

Cupping is not recommended for geriatric patients, pediatric patients, those with high cholesterol, bleeding concerns, or anemia, or women who are pregnant or are currently menstruating.

FAQ #8 –Which Body Area is Suitable for Cupping?

When it comes to cupping therapy, you’re not limited to your back.
That said, the back is a common area to get cupping done (as evidenced by the aforementioned celebrity Instagram photos). One question that seems to come up frequently is “can you do cupping on your arms?” and the answer is yes. You can do cupping on your arms, thighs, or pretty much anywhere.
Impressively, one study found that cupping can help reduce chronic neck pain and improve well-being. Another found that it was effective at relieving knee pain.