Roland Späht - 11.07.2023
Cupping with fire - an ancient healing tradition
Dhe cupping with fire is an ancient and proven tradition that has been used for thousands of years in various cultures. This method is based on the use of heat to create a vacuum and stimulate the skin in specific areas. It is often used to relieve pain, improve circulation and promote relaxation. In this article, we will take a closer look at fire cupping and discuss its benefits as well as potential risks. Learn more about this fascinating technique and discover how it can help you improve your well-being.
Table of contents
- What is cupping?
- How does cupping with fire work?
- Alternatives to cupping glasses for fire cupping
- Conclusion
What is cupping?
Many people associate cupping with a bloody treatment from times past. However, basically a glass is placed on the skin in which a vacuum is created. This causes the skin to be sucked into the jar. The jars either remain on the area for a while or a massage is performed with the jars in circular motions.
The use of cupping, as well as other healing methods, has gradually lost its importance due to the rise of conventional medicine and has fallen into disrepute due to various misapplications. With today's revival of more traditional treatments, due in part to phenomena such as drug resistance and the rise of allergies in orthodox medical treatments, cupping is now regaining acceptance.
This is supported by various scientific studies that demonstrate the connection and stimulation between the surface of the body and the affected organ. This is where cupping takes effect. Cupping has always been of great importance in the Chinese art of healing - traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
In this holistic approach, cupping, which is called Ba Guan there, has been used as a form of external medicine for more than 2000 years until today.
If you would like to learn more about cupping, we recommend the following blog post: Cupping - Application and Effect
How does cupping with fire work?
To show you the fire cupping, we have linked you here a video that illustrates the procedure very well:
Alternatives to cupping glasses for fire cupping
Meanwhile, there are many alternatives to the traditionally used bells for fire cupping. These are easier to handle and offer the advantage that even inexperienced users can dose the vacuum very well.
Conclusion
Fire cupping has been used for thousands of years and is still preserved in its original form. In recent years, more and more modern devices for cupping are gaining acceptance. Especially in the private sector, but also in health professions, these new types of cupping sets are popular.
About the author
Roland Späht is the founder of BACKLAxx® and a content strategist. He had already been struggling with back pain since childhood due to scoliosis. After studying engineering, he worked in project management for years and during this time he intensively dealt with the treatment of his worsening back pain.
His goal was to fight his way out of this downward spiral of pain without medication and permanent medical treatment. In this way he found ways and means for himself that permanently relieved his pain. He is firmly convinced that everyone can find an alternative way out of pain.
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