Flash cupping is a commonly used cupping technique in clinical practice, often used in areas where the skin is not very smooth and the cup is prone to falling off. The specific operation method is to use tweezers or hemostatic forceps to clamp a cotton ball dipped in a suitable amount of alcohol, ignite it, insert it into the bottom of the cup, immediately remove it, pull the cup out of the treatment area, and then immediately lift and lower the cup again, repeatedly pulling it up and down until the skin becomes red. Through repeated pulling and lifting, the skin is repeatedly tightened and loosened, repeatedly congested and decongested, and physical stimulation is formed. This has a certain excitatory effect on nerves and blood vessels, can increase cell permeability, improve local blood circulation and nutrient supply, and is suitable for the treatment of muscular atrophy, local skin numbness and pain, or some relatively weak diseases. When using the flash cupping method, attention should be paid to keeping the cup mouth facing downwards, and the cotton ball should be inserted into the bottom of the cup. When the cotton ball passes through the cup mouth, the movement should be quick to avoid repeatedly heating the cup mouth and scalding the skin. The operator should always grasp the temperature of the cup. If the cup feels too hot, another cup can be replaced to continue the operation.
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Cupping Therapy: Correct Methods and Precautions for Effective ReliefCupping therapy can relieve muscle pain, alleviate fatigue, and is widely accepted by many people. However, when doing cupping at home, it is important to follow the correct method. Otherwise, it may
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