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Does Cupping Therapy ACTUALLY Work?
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cupping therapy has gained significant
attention particularly due to its use by
high-profile athletes but does this
ancient healing technique actually
provide effective outcomes in this video
we'll dive into cupping therapy
exploring what it is how it works and
the scientific evidence supporting its
use I'll also give you my
recommendations on whether this
treatment can transform your pain
management or if it's a passing Trend
not worth your time hey everyone Dr ping
here cupping therapy has roots in
traditional Chinese medicine going back
thousands of years but has evolved into
various forms practiced worldwide
initially cupping primarily targeted
muscular skeletal problems pain and body
tension nowadays its application has
expanded to include reducing
inflammation promoting relaxation and
enhancing recovery in sports cupping
therapy involves placing cups on the
skin surface to create a vacuum or
suction effect this suction can be
achieved through different methods with
two primary techniques being used today
wet cupping and dry cupping wet cupping
is a traditional therapeutic practice
that involves a combination of cupping
and controlled blood leing this process
involves very shallow incisions on the
skin just enough to break the skin
surface to cause bleeding the suction
cups are then placed over the incisions
to draw out a small amount of blood in
into the cups practitioners believe that
wet cupping helps to remove toxins from
the body which in turn improves overall
health dry cupping on the other hand
doesn't involve any incisions instead
the cups create a suction force that
lifts the skin and underlying tissues
the cups can be stationary or moved
around on the skin surface depending on
the technique and therapeutic goals
mechanisms of action for cupping therapy
are still being researched but there are
several theories that attempt to explain
how it works one of the primary
hypotheses is that cupping therapy can
enhance blood circulation the suction
generated by the cups is thought to
enhance blood flow to the targeted area
potentially aiding in delivering oxygen
and nutrients to tissues facilitating
the removal of metabolic waste and
supporting the natural healing processes
additionally cupping is believed to
alleviate muscle tension and tightness
the suction created can potentially
loosen restrictions and adhesions in the
muscles and fascia potentially resulting
in an improved range of motion and
decreased pain cing therapy is most
commonly used to treat muscular skeletal
pain and recent clinical trials provide
some evidence supporting its
Effectiveness in the case of knee
osteoarthritis there is some evidence
indicating that cupping therapy May
improve pain and physical function
similar findings apply to neck and low
back pain several studies suggest that
cupping therapy can effectively reduce
pain in patients with chronic neck and
low back issues however other research
studies indicate that cupping therapy's
Effectiveness is comparable to Sham or
Placebo treatments suggesting that its
benefits might not be consistent across
all cases ancient Chinese practices also
tout cupping for its
anti-inflammatory effects there is
emerging evidence suggesting that
cupping stimulates the release of
anti-inflammatory pyocin and reduces is
the production of pro-inflammatory
molecules this could lead to decreased
inflammation and Associated pain relief
furthermore cupping therapy is believed
to exert both localized and systemic
effects on the body locally it can
Target specific areas such as relieving
sore muscles or tightness systemically
its potential to enhance circulation and
elicit responses from the nervous system
may offer broader health benefits
including improving overall well-being
and potentially boosting the immune
system system again there is some
clinical trial evidence for this one
study found that wet cupping can help
reduce blood pressure in hypertensive
patients for up to 4 weeks another study
found that as a complimentary
intervention cupping may help reduce
waste circumference body weight body
mass index and low density lipoprotein
cholesterol in patients with metabolic
syndrome now it's important to note that
Western medicine has only recently begun
conducting clinical trials on
alternative medicine practice IES like
cupping a significant critique of the
studies I've discussed is their small
sample sizes and the generally weak
evidence which carries a high risk of
bias however the absence of strong
clinical trial evidence does not
necessarily imply that cupping therapy
is ineffective its long-standing use
over thousands of years across different
cultures suggests its enduring relevance
and potential benefits in my own
practice patient feedback on cupping
therapy has been mixed some people swear
by it and say it is much more effective
than getting a massage or seeing a
physical therapist others have more
reserved responses noting limited to no
benefits I've also had many competitive
athletes report that cupping helps relax
their muscles and AIDS in recovery much
more effectively than other methods like
soft tissue massage or t units I think
the key thing to keep in mind is that
cupping is a relatively safe procedure
while there is some data to suggest that
cup treatments result in higher rates of
Adverse Events most of these are skin
related conditions such as irritation
bruising soreness or burns the most
recognizable side effect is the circular
bruise marks on the skin which are
typically benign and temporary wet
cupping introduces additional risks due
to skin incisions which can increase the
likelihood of infections furthermore A
specific group of patients who need to
be cautious about cupping therapy
includes those on anti-coagulants or
those with bleeding disorders as they
are at higher risk for complications the
real benefit of cupping is that it is a
modality that can potentially alleviate
pain while also reducing Reliance on
medications like ibuprofen or Naproxin
which have their own side effects
cupping is probably best used as an
adjunctive treatment used in conjunction
with standard care rather than as a
standalone therapy so is cupping a
suitable treatment for everyone probably
not I think the novelty of the treatment
and the distinct Ive circular bruises it
leaves might deter some individuals
however it could be a worthwhile option
for those seeking new methods for
Effective pain relief lastly it's
important to acknowledge that both
traditional Chinese medicine and
ayurvedic medicine possess a rich
repository of knowledge if you are
suffering from pain or inflammation you
should know that there is another
supplement that has been used for
hundreds of years and has been shown to
have powerful effects similar to
ibuprofen but with without any of the
side effects I'll reveal what it is in
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