Cupping techniques ? - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-28T15:48:03Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cupping-techniques?groupUrl=Cupping&commentId=2887274%3AComment%3A233732&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI use to use glass but have s…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-10-23:2887274:Comment:2337322011-10-23T15:32:58.797ZDaniel Cohenhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/DanielCohen
I use to use glass but have switched to rubber. Great results.
I use to use glass but have switched to rubber. Great results. I have experinented with this…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-10-23:2887274:Comment:2336432011-10-23T14:53:52.803ZKelly Kempter, NCTMBhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/KellyKempter
I have experinented with this on myself with good results. However, I cracked a glass cup doing this! Luckily it didn't break altogether but it made a loud noise and was rendered useless afterwords. After that experience I only use bamboo or plastic cups when performing active movements.
I have experinented with this on myself with good results. However, I cracked a glass cup doing this! Luckily it didn't break altogether but it made a loud noise and was rendered useless afterwords. After that experience I only use bamboo or plastic cups when performing active movements. Like Rechelle, I'm a big fan…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-03-15:2887274:Comment:1432902011-03-15T14:55:18.989ZPhyllis Kung, L.Ac.https://massageprofessionals.com/profile/PhyllisKungLAc
Like Rechelle, I'm a big fan of blood letting with cupping. I usually start by doing light cupping, followed with some heavier moving cupping. Then I either use a 3-edge of a plum blossom needle to prick darker areas, and reapply cups for another 5-10 minutes. It works great for muscle tension and pain, and also helps smokers in the process of quitting.
Like Rechelle, I'm a big fan of blood letting with cupping. I usually start by doing light cupping, followed with some heavier moving cupping. Then I either use a 3-edge of a plum blossom needle to prick darker areas, and reapply cups for another 5-10 minutes. It works great for muscle tension and pain, and also helps smokers in the process of quitting. Thanks for the warning Brian:…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-02-21:2887274:Comment:1383082011-02-21T09:24:41.254ZStephen Jeffreyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/StephenJeffrey
Thanks for the warning Brian:)<br></br><br></br><cite>Brian Drummond said:</cite>
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<p>Sniffing the cups to smell the toxins is not recommended as you could take in these toxins and experience adverse effects. I was told this when I did my initial cupping training in 1993, and since then by several highly trained and well regarded practitioners including Bruce Bentley when I attended his Contemporary Cupping workshop. For the same reason you should also avoid bending…</p>
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Thanks for the warning Brian:)<br/><br/><cite>Brian Drummond said:</cite>
<blockquote><div><p>Hi Stephen,</p>
<p>Sniffing the cups to smell the toxins is not recommended as you could take in these toxins and experience adverse effects. I was told this when I did my initial cupping training in 1993, and since then by several highly trained and well regarded practitioners including Bruce Bentley when I attended his Contemporary Cupping workshop. For the same reason you should also avoid bending over the client when releasing the cups.<br/><br/><cite>Stephen Jeffrey said:</cite></p>
<blockquote><div><b>On November 6th did my 1 day cupping course here in UK and realize there is so much more to learn about this technique and its diagnostic value within TCM.<br/><br/>I had no idea you could sniff the cup afterwards and smell the toxins released !<br/><br/>We also had a greek lady show us cupping with Honey !! Mmmmm.:)</b></div>
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</blockquote> Hi Stephen,
Sniffing the cups…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2011-02-21:2887274:Comment:1378972011-02-21T02:10:13.823ZBrian Drummondhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/BrianDrummond
<p>Hi Stephen,</p>
<p>Sniffing the cups to smell the toxins is not recommended as you could take in these toxins and experience adverse effects. I was told this when I did my initial cupping training in 1993, and since then by several highly trained and well regarded practitioners including Bruce Bentley when I attended his Contemporary Cupping workshop. For the same reason you should also avoid bending over the client when releasing the cups.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Stephen Jeffrey…</cite></p>
<p>Hi Stephen,</p>
<p>Sniffing the cups to smell the toxins is not recommended as you could take in these toxins and experience adverse effects. I was told this when I did my initial cupping training in 1993, and since then by several highly trained and well regarded practitioners including Bruce Bentley when I attended his Contemporary Cupping workshop. For the same reason you should also avoid bending over the client when releasing the cups.<br/> <br/> <cite>Stephen Jeffrey said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cupping-techniques?groupUrl=Cupping#2887274Comment115282"><div><b>On November 6th did my 1 day cupping course here in UK and realize there is so much more to learn about this technique and its diagnostic value within TCM.<br/> <br/> I had no idea you could sniff the cup afterwards and smell the toxins released !<br/>
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We also had a greek lady show us cupping with Honey !! Mmmmm.:)</b></div>
</blockquote> On November 6th did my 1 day…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-11-20:2887274:Comment:1152822010-11-20T21:35:09.142ZStephen Jeffreyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/StephenJeffrey
<b>On November 6th did my 1 day cupping course here in UK and realize there is so much more to learn about this technique and its diagnostic value within TCM.<br/>
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I had no idea you could sniff the cup afterwards and smell the toxins released !<br/>
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We also had a greek lady show us cupping with Honey !! Mmmmm.:)</b>
<b>On November 6th did my 1 day cupping course here in UK and realize there is so much more to learn about this technique and its diagnostic value within TCM.<br/>
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I had no idea you could sniff the cup afterwards and smell the toxins released !<br/>
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We also had a greek lady show us cupping with Honey !! Mmmmm.:)</b> I do not do Bleeding Cupping…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-09-24:2887274:Comment:1077312010-09-24T20:52:05.016ZMaria Fiorinohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MariaFiorino
I do not do Bleeding Cupping in my practice, but have received it with wonderful results. Where I live and practice, if I began this I would be flooded with patients wanting full Blood Cupping and I really do not want to go there.<br />
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But I completely agree with Rechelle's comments on releasing the pressure on the vein will help reduce the varicosity and possible exacerbation of the condition during Cupping treatments. This doesn't mean most people will know how to do it safely and with the proper…
I do not do Bleeding Cupping in my practice, but have received it with wonderful results. Where I live and practice, if I began this I would be flooded with patients wanting full Blood Cupping and I really do not want to go there.<br />
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But I completely agree with Rechelle's comments on releasing the pressure on the vein will help reduce the varicosity and possible exacerbation of the condition during Cupping treatments. This doesn't mean most people will know how to do it safely and with the proper sanitary followup. As well, some porous cupping sets are not proper during Blood Cupping like the Baguanfa Rubber Cups.<br />
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Maria I agree 100% Stephen... but t…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-09-15:2887274:Comment:1059172010-09-15T01:08:19.851ZMaria Fiorinohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MariaFiorino
I agree 100% Stephen... but thankfully this old world treatment has come back to the healers hands in the U.S.. and not a moment too soon.<br />
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Take care!<br />
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Maria
I agree 100% Stephen... but thankfully this old world treatment has come back to the healers hands in the U.S.. and not a moment too soon.<br />
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Take care!<br />
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Maria Oh wow Maria, thanks for shar…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-09-14:2887274:Comment:1058932010-09-14T23:23:19.684ZStephen Jeffreyhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/StephenJeffrey
Oh wow Maria, thanks for sharing.<br />
I've been v busy lately, so using the cups for a short time on my Lumber fascia to rehydrate after a long day and seems to be working:)<br />
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Is cupping the most easily overlooked, easy to use, yet amazingly effective therapy/self therapy there is ?<br />
I feel I been misssing out on this........<br />
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Oh wow Maria, thanks for sharing.<br />
I've been v busy lately, so using the cups for a short time on my Lumber fascia to rehydrate after a long day and seems to be working:)<br />
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Is cupping the most easily overlooked, easy to use, yet amazingly effective therapy/self therapy there is ?<br />
I feel I been misssing out on this........<br />
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<cite>Maria Fiorino said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/cupping-techniques?groupUrl=Cupping&xg_source=activity#2887274Comment105887"><div>You bet Stephen - happy to share this...<br/><br/>I actually do it on myself a couple of times a week as my knees an ankles were often painful. After the first time I did it I had no pain for days - and I did notice a lot of dark stagnation came to the surface which was really tellinjg, but of course doesn't happen now that I pulled it out of there.<br/><br/>As far as blood vessel ruptures, I have not seen any issues with my clients - but I don't put a cup on any extruding varicosities, existing bruises, skin ruptures or areas where there has been a history of herniation... as well, with my older clients and those with existing health issues - I start pretty light and go nice & slow for the first couple of treatments until I see they are responding well, then I step up the depth, speed and length of the treatment as it seems safe. I communicate with them alot and get their feedback. It's working really well in 98% of the people I do it with.<br/><br/>Maria</div>
</blockquote> You bet Stephen - happy to sh…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2010-09-14:2887274:Comment:1058872010-09-14T22:47:51.452ZMaria Fiorinohttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/MariaFiorino
You bet Stephen - happy to share this...<br />
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I actually do it on myself a couple of times a week as my knees an ankles were often painful. After the first time I did it I had no pain for days - and I did notice a lot of dark stagnation came to the surface which was really tellinjg, but of course doesn't happen now that I pulled it out of there.<br />
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As far as blood vessel ruptures, I have not seen any issues with my clients - but I don't put a cup on any extruding varicosities, existing bruises, skin…
You bet Stephen - happy to share this...<br />
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I actually do it on myself a couple of times a week as my knees an ankles were often painful. After the first time I did it I had no pain for days - and I did notice a lot of dark stagnation came to the surface which was really tellinjg, but of course doesn't happen now that I pulled it out of there.<br />
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As far as blood vessel ruptures, I have not seen any issues with my clients - but I don't put a cup on any extruding varicosities, existing bruises, skin ruptures or areas where there has been a history of herniation... as well, with my older clients and those with existing health issues - I start pretty light and go nice & slow for the first couple of treatments until I see they are responding well, then I step up the depth, speed and length of the treatment as it seems safe. I communicate with them alot and get their feedback. It's working really well in 98% of the people I do it with.<br />
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Maria