Cupping glasses for dry cupping and cupping massage

Are you interested incupping glasses? There are many different versions available to you. In order to bring some light into the darkness, we explain to you what the differences are and which version suits you best.

Content:

• Cupping - Known and proven for thousands of years
• Cupping set variants
• Fields of application of cupping
• Buy cupping glasses
• Conclusion

Cupping glasses for dry cupping and cupping massage

Many people associate the term "cupping" with a bloody procedure from the Middle Ages. However, basically a glass is placed on the skin in which a negative pressure is created. This causes the skin to be sucked into the jar. The jars are either left in place for a while or a massage is performed with the jars, using circular movements.

Cupping has a great importance in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). For over 2000 years, cupping has been used as an external medicine in the holistic treatment approach of TCM. It serves to activate the self-healing powers.

Basically, there are three types of cupping:
- Bloody cupping: Here, the skin is scratched before the cupping cups are applied.
- Dry cupping: The cups are placed on uninjured skin and evacuated.
- Cupping massage: With the help of a little massage oil, the bell is put on and guided in circular movements over the skin.

Cupping set variants

The most original variant of cupping is the so-called fire cupping. For this, bells made of glass are used and the vacuum is created by means of a flame.

Nowadays, in addition to the bells made of glass, there are a variety of different "cupping devices":
- Cupping glasses with vacuum pump
- Cupping glasses made of silicone
- cupping glasses with suction ball
- electric cupping set

Mostly, the bells of the cupping glasses set with pump are made of unbreakable plastic and are very suitable.

Cupping set variants

The areas of application of cupping today are essentially medical, for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases. However, in recent years, cupping application has become increasingly popular in beauty salons. Cupping glass sets therefore also find their justification in the treatment of cellulite and wrinkles.

Cupping glasses are often used on the face and in the area of the legs and buttocks. Mostly these are silicone cupping glasses or small bells with a pump ball. The cupping method is then a cupping massage with oil, which promotes blood circulation and the removal of toxins in the tissues. This promises a stronger connective tissue and thus an anti aging effect.

Another possibility of application is fascia therapy by means of cupping massage. It can be used to loosen stuck and hardened fascia. This promotes mobility and can contribute to the relief of myofascial pain.

Please note that cupping can cause bruising, which may take a few days to disappear. Especially people suffering from a blood clotting disorder should refrain from cupping. Pregnant women should also consult their physician before cupping.

Buy cupping glasses

Who would like to cupping traditionally is the variant of glass with the so-called fire cupping certainly interesting. However, this is only possible by a second person who also brings some experience. These are more suitable for practices and people in health professions.

For the application in the domestic environment it is recommended to buy a cupping set with pump. The advantages are
- an easier dosage of the vacuum,
- some parts of the body are easier to reach and
- easier handling.

For cupping in the face (facial cupping), silicone cups are suitable because of the soft material. Cupping bells with a pump ball as well, because here a particularly precise dosage of the vacuum is possible.

The prices for cupping sets are very different. A small silicone set is available from 10,-€, whereas high-quality and extensive sets can cost up to 100,-€. Which variant is suitable for you depends on your desired application.

If you want a large-area, dry cupping application, e.g. on the back, you will have to resort to a set with many bells. For this purpose, it is recommended to purchase a set with at least 20 medium and large bells.

If you want to treat specific areas of the neck or legs, a medium set is right for you. The bell mix may cover the full size spectrum so that you are equipped as universally as possible. Ideal for beginners.

If you have the goal to reduce the wrinkles in your face, the use of silicone bells or bells with ball pump is recommended. Here already 2 - 3 different sizes are completely sufficient. However, since you rarely know in advance what will be in a few months, it is advisable if the provider also supplies individual bells to your set.

Conclusion

Cupping glasses have been known for thousands of years and have been established as an effective method in traditional Chinese medicine. Cupping can be used both medically and aesthetically. There are several varieties of cupping sets, including vacuum pump cupping glasses, silicone cupping glasses and electric cupping sets.

Applications range from the treatment of diseases to the reduction of cellulite and wrinkles. However, it is important to note that cupping can cause bruising and that certain groups of people, such as those with blood clotting disorders or pregnant women, should exercise caution. Overall, cupping glasses offer a versatile and effective method of promoting health and well-being.