Cup massage
Cup Massage
Cup massage (pronunciation: /kʌp mæˈsɑːʒ/) is a type of massage therapy that involves using special cups to create suction on the skin. The purpose of this therapy is to enhance circulation, help relieve pain, remove "heat" and pull out the toxins that linger in your body's tissues.
Etymology
The term "cup massage" is derived from the English words "cup" and "massage". "Cup" (Old English cuppe) refers to the small, open container used for drinking, and "massage" (French masser) means to knead or rub down.
Procedure
The therapist places cups on the skin to create suction. The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping is used to dispel stagnation—stagnant blood and lymph, thereby improving qi flow.
Related Terms
- Massage Therapy: The practice of rubbing and kneading the body using the hands.
- Suction: The production of a vacuum by the removal of air or other gas.
- Qi: The circulating life force whose existence and properties are the basis of much Chinese philosophy and medicine.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: A broad range of medicine practices sharing common concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cup massage
- Wikipedia's article - Cup massage
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