แก้วสูญญากาศ
gâew sŏon-yaa-gàat
Use of suction to draw out stagnancy and heat
The ancient practice of cupping therapy is found in traditional medicine systems on every continent worldwide.
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What is cupping?
Some consider this method a reverse approach to massage. Instead of applying pressure, the fascia is drawn up into the vacuum created inside a cup over the targeted areas. The cups typically remain in place for around 5-15 minutes and may or may not cause pain or discomfort. Used for a wide range of problems, from illness to acute and chronic injury, cupping is a versatile and effective tool that can be both therapeutic and diagnostic.
How it is done.
There are several different methods of employing the treatment, with the most common being Fire Cupping and Suction Cupping. Fire cupping involves placing glass cups on the skin, quickly after a flame is inserted inside the cup to create a vacuum as the heat dissipates. Suction cupping employs many different tools. The ones that we use are silicone cups. Silicone cups are much more user-friendly and safer than using fire. There are situations in which fire cupping is more advantageous for your benefit, so if you really want to explore this, ask your therapist about it.
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Although often used for its herbal qualities,
Traditional Thai massage doesn’t need oil or lotion on your skin for lubrication. However, Thai massage cupping sessions require a little effort to create a seal on the skin’s surface. So, don’t worry—you will not be slathered in oil when the session is over, either.
Cupping leaves a mark.
By now, almost everyone is familiar with the marks made by using the cups. Some might wear these marks like a badge of honor. Some may not want the marks to show on the skin in public areas and are ok with having them in areas of the body that do not show. Let your therapist know your personal preferences. There are ways to use the cups without leaving dark circles.
How does it feel?
The sensations vary greatly, ranging from an enjoyable tug on one end of the spectrum to something quite stabbing and painful on the other end. I have a love-hate relationship with the cups, depending on where they are placed, but the immediate relief I get from the pain in one of my knees is incomparable.
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Cupping Therapy, a versatile and effective tool.
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