1. Cupping

2. History of Cupping
Cupping has been passed down through generations. It can be seen in both European & Asian medical histories. It is unclear which country was the founder.
Mainly used for cold’s & flu’s in Europe & traditionally for Acupuncture in Asia.
Today it is still used for the same reasons however we have found that it can produce dramatic results when used for musculoskeletal injuries.

3. How does it work?
Cupping works by drawing stagnated blood out of the targeted hypertonic muscle.
When a muscle tightens (due to fatigue or overuse) the blood inside is not receiving a fresh amount of oxygen and nutrients, so the blood cell cannot be replenished, so it ages.

4. Cupping: Why Cup? Relaxing hypertonic musculature
Breaking up scar tissue
Treating contusions (Must be +48 hours)
Increasing blood flow to an area
Treating fascia and trigger points
Flush out stagnated blood

5. Contraindications Open skin, wounds Oedema Surgical Scarring
Varicose Veins
Abdomen and breast tissue
Flaccid skin, stretch marks
Anticoagulent medications
Birthmarks, moles
Young children
Pregnancy

6. IMPORTANT!!
As practitioners we must always obtain client consent. For a patient to give consent they need to know exactly what the procedure is and how it works.
YOU MUST EXPLAIN:
That they will be heavily bruised and tender after the session for up to 5 days and their bruising may last several weeks.
That there may be a flame involved in the procedure.

7. Styles of Cupping Static Cupping Slide Cupping Empty Cupping
Myofascial Cupping
Blood Letting/ Wet cupping

8. Types of Cups Glass Cups (requires flame) Bamboo Cups (requires flame)
Plastic Cups (requires pump)
Rubber Cups

9. Equipment Needed per Patient
Flame Cupping:
1x Methylated Spirits
2x Forceps
Cotton Wool
Tea light candles
Matches
Massage Oil
Cups: Various Sizes

10. Room Setup To ensure safety, your room will need to have: A sink
Floor boards or tiled floor
Fire Blanket/ Extinguisher
CONFIDENT PRACTITIONER