Cupping
Cupping is a method of stimulating Acupuncture points by applying suction through a metal, wood or glass jar, in which a partial vacuum has been created, in order to stimulate the body’s healing process. Cupping is used for low backache, sprains, soft tissue injuries, and helping relieve fluid from the lungs in chronic bronchitis. Cupping is generally painless and safe (as long as it is performed by a licensed practitioner). The draw back is that cupping often bruises the skin due created by the suction. Cupping should not be used on people with inflamed, irritated or infected skin (it also should also not be performed if you plan on wearing your nice summer dress - people may stare, however in China people enjoy flaunting the fact they had cupping by showing their marks)
