What it is
Suction cups draw up the skin. Chinese medicine uses them to free the channels and ease muscular tension, usually on the back and shoulders.
Assessment and planning
Suitability depends on your skin, medication and health. Temporary marks may occur; the procedure and precautions are discussed first. Cupping is not appropriate for everyone or every area and does not replace investigation of gynaecological symptoms.
Tell us first if
- Not over the abdomen or lower back in pregnancy
- Sensitive or broken skin, or blood thinners
- Marks usually fade within a few days