from a personal experience with my patients Myofascial decompression is a Very effective modality. The more the therapist is knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology and pathology the more effective is the therapeutic outcomes. Another important point: Variety of factors determined the skin discoloration after cupping ie. capillaries and skin structure, lymphatic drainage, age, medical conditions, diet, life style, melanin/pigmentation etc. only blood test can tell the true composition of the blood.

People often do not consider those who are mobility challenged or disabled. For me, cupping is necessary when massage doesnt work. I cant take baths or do other common solutions due do my numerous physical obstacles. It can hurt quite a lot as the cup is initially engaged and pulling in the bunched up fascia. Its entirely dependent on how bad it is and how long the patient is willing to wait. When i am having acute horrific pain, i can slide my hands along the skin and feel the bunched up fascia as variety sizes of bumps and after the cupping, these bumps are reduced quite a bit or disappear entirely. So i disagree that it shouldn’t hurt. It can absolutely hurt depending on your conditions and I choose to push through, because as the cup remains, the pain slowly lessens, and eventually disappears, and my mobility level improves drastically in that area. I am only speaking for me. My conditions are severe and daily and prevent a lot of movements and abilities others take for granted. I would highly recommend massage therapists check it out as an additional tool in their arsenal. Seek out a myriad of resources and beware of folks who paint information with broad strokes or adamant statements that are supposed to apply to everyone. As far as those considering having it done. Do the same. Research multiple resources. Even better if you have someone you trust who has had it done with successful results. Find a massage therapist you click with that hears you and start with massages first. That may be just fine for your situation. As far as the cutting of skin, i can imagine that blood could get stagnant from being caught in bunched up fascia (i imagine fascia as a sticky bubble gum webbing that surrounds the muscles and nerves) tho Ive never had it done and or needed to have it done and would not want to risk infection especially in areas I cannot reach or see. As far as addressing nerves, the only experience ive had is where it felt like there was a nerve caught up in the bunching. Imagine a hair within bubblegum. Cupping pulls the bubblegum ie the hair, it hurts. A nerve being trapped is excruciating and expecting the cupping process to be painless makes no sense to me. It can be. It can make other areas near, sore, because those areas are being stretched in the process. In my experience when the soreness subsides usually a couple of days, the difference is dramatic and has lasted far more than a week, literally months, and if Im able to have it done bi monthly it never returns to the severity it once was, which is huge for me. Take care

Cupping *should never* "hurt." Feel tight, tickle and itch are ok but never painful.

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Thank you for your comment!

I tried “HIJAMA” (Islamic cupping) which goes one step further by making a dozen small scratches/cuts and causes blood to flow. This stimulates stem cell production and deployment to the site of the injured tissue, and hence promoting robust healing of the area. Such cupping was also common in ancient Egypt, not only in China. It’s origin is exactly unknown. It helped me with chronic back pain.

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. HIJAMA sounds interesting...I will be sure to check it out.

@wyattcannon9865

3 жыл бұрын

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@sensun5039

2 жыл бұрын

done both, this is more powerful. seeing blood doesn't make it more powerful

@fsimin9404

Жыл бұрын

@@sensun5039 its not blood but stagnation that prevents the blood to flow freely. Obviously that stagnation is not healthy and needs to come out!!

@NoName-sp5dp

Жыл бұрын

@@fsimin9404 no. It's dangerous

What some people think is called cupping? It is cupping. You don't have to rename an Eastern technique for it to become valid. Cupping has always worked...it doesn't only work now that you've renamed it.

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

There are subtle differences between cupping that was developed thousands of years ago and what is known today as myofascial decompression. One of the main differences is the movement component and the targeted use of the tools being more towards fascia rather than trigger points and healing for non musculoskeletal pathologies. But thank you for your comment.

@MrMesumali

3 жыл бұрын

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@Max-fh7ij

Жыл бұрын

did you even watch the video? Moving with the cups on makes a huge huge difference on your fascia/underlying connective tissue compared to just lying down and going to sleep with the cups on.

One session and I've had better circulation and movement in my right shoulder that got damaged from a series of seizures. Before I couldn't tie my work apron or pull a shirt off.

Its called hijama in the Middleteast i do it every 6 months since the last 10 yrs and i must say it has too many benifits to mention

Ok I got some and I put on my right side and left side of my shoulder but getting some more I help my lower back spasms you thank it's going work my back???

Thank you for this video, I’m looking into become a cupping therapist and this video definitely help me understand more I’m going to definitely be looking at more of your videos you Explain it nicely, enjoyed the video I can’t wait to get started! learn more and more.

@abdlhafiddride239

4 күн бұрын

Hello, hello. I have a certificate in cupping. I can teach you. Send me your WhatsApp number

can you cup directly on the spine or not, some say yes some say no would be nice to have clarity.

Had it done for shoulder issues. The next day my neck was sore when I turned my neck. Not sure if that's good or bad. It did feel relaxing, like a massage while it was being done.

@abdlhafiddride239

4 күн бұрын

Hello, hello. I have a certificate in cupping. I can teach you. Send me your WhatsApp number

Had it done...worked..how long will it last?

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Hi Dr. How we can use the cupping by self?

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

you can....but it is challenging due to the inability to reach certain areas of the body and use the tools appropriately. thanks for the comment!

@kardoyle

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

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Is this technique beneficial for varicose veins?

@athenabruner8359

3 жыл бұрын

Varicose veins are a contraindication for cupping

How much do you charge for this one

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@abdlhafiddride239

4 күн бұрын

Hello, hello. I have a certificate in cupping. I can teach you. Send me your WhatsApp number

Laos style feeling good

Hola buenas soy de chile consulta dónde se puede comprar de que país lo venden gracias por la ayuda

@lelachristian5

Ай бұрын

Amazon

Any one pls tell will treatment help in breast uplift

I would like this done but i get stressed out about it as a 60 year old don't know if will help me x???

@MafiaMidget916

3 жыл бұрын

Won’t hurt to try

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please tell me prise this instrument..

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

3 жыл бұрын

The instrument itself can be found on Amazon. Prices can vary. Thanks for the comment!

@kardoyle

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissoterakopoulos8399 worth every penny

@shcnab

2 жыл бұрын

I got them in Shein for $8 dollars same a lot of doctors used. They work great

Ur suppose to use oils and a heat lamp

dry cupping. Stay connected

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

true. thanks for the comment.

"lasts about a week". What then? Do you keep doing this? Are there supporting exercises given to extend the benefit?

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

3 жыл бұрын

Great questions! There are definitely exercises you want to perform once you remove the device to ensure the fascial change and mobility is taken full advantage of. The marks themselves will last on the body about 1-2 weeks. Thanks for the comment!

@taymunroe6303

3 жыл бұрын

Think deeper bud. A client will almost always return to the lifestyle that put them into the tightness to begin. Resulting in tightness returning after a period of time. So unless the client changes or helps alter the lifestyle on their own to prevent them from returning to tightness it will come back. So yes about a week sounds right.

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@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

similar with minor differences. thanks for the comment.

Paka mat

Its not called cupping. The inventor calls it "cup therapy" in order to differentiate one from the other!

@themondoshow

5 жыл бұрын

Othellotz it’s cupping bitch

@brokenwave6125

5 жыл бұрын

Its cupping...

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

true. I try my best to keep with the proper verbiage, but often in social media and throughout the community it is renamed to cupping even after I tell them cup therapy. So I pick my battles, haha. Thanks for the comment.

@Othellotz

4 жыл бұрын

themondoshow not sure if you are in the medical profession but a little knowledge is not a bad thing. They are two different things just like he acknowledged. Maybe educate yourself before you comment!

Should not be put directly on the spine, to the sides ok...🌈🧡✨

@DavidLositoLMT

4 жыл бұрын

When done correctly, you can do vacuum therapy directly over the spine. There are a multitude of muscles and ligaments that can benefit. I’ve been doing it for years with extreme success. As long as the patient doesn’t have contra-indications.

@SuperVicks86

4 жыл бұрын

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@SuperVicks86

4 жыл бұрын

David Graves THANK YOU!

@chrissoterakopoulos8399

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment. it is often difficult directly over the spinous processes of the spine, but the paraspinals are fare game.

Too much talking. Just do it, Bro...