Many people are accustomed to using cupping therapy in traditional Chinese medicine to treat diseases or alleviate pain and fatigue. Cupping therapy can effectively expel cold and dampness, dredge meridians, eliminate stasis, promote blood circulation, reduce swelling and relieve pain, and detoxify and clear away heat. It has the function of adjusting the balance of yin and yang in the human body, relieving fatigue, and enhancing physical fitness. However, few people pay attention to the precautions when performing cupping therapy on their own. Below, we will introduce in detail.
Preventing dizziness from cupping
Just like acupuncture-induced dizziness, cupping-induced dizziness is also a type of vasovagal syncope. Although the incidence rate is not as high as that of acupuncture-induced dizziness, it is not uncommon. The clinical manifestations are similar to that of acupuncture-induced dizziness, such as dizziness, chest tightness, nausea, limb weakness, profuse cold sweat, and even momentary loss of consciousness. Therefore, it should be taken seriously.
Selecting the appropriate position
The principle of selecting the position for cupping therapy is to choose a local area that is flat and relaxed, and can be fixed for a certain period of time. Because local muscle tension is not conducive to suction, changing positions can cause the cupping apparatus to fall off. On the premise of not affecting the point selection, lying position is generally preferred. This position is easy to fix and the cupping apparatus is less likely to break if it falls off.
Avoiding burns
It is important to master various cupping techniques proficiently and perform the movements correctly and quickly. The detailed instructions for each cupping technique have been provided, and they will not be repeated here. It is worth mentioning that cupping in areas with uneven surfaces, especially joint areas, is often difficult to operate, and even if it is attached, it is prone to air leakage.
