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Cupping

Cupping places warm glass or soft silicone cups on the skin of the back or shoulders. They are left in place for a few minutes or moved slowly over oiled skin.

Cupping is usually part of an acupuncture visit, and your acupuncturist decides with you whether it fits. You can always ask to skip it.

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What to expect

Cupping here, in plain terms

  • Who usually comes

    Adults who carry tightness in the back and shoulders, including people who lift, sit for long hours or train. Some ask for it by name; others try it after an acupuncture visit.

  • What a visit is like

    Cupping is added to an acupuncture visit or booked on its own.

    • Your acupuncturist asks about your skin, your medicines and any past reactions

    • Cups go on for a few minutes, with a light pull you can ask to lessen

    • You can say stop at any moment

    • The cups come off and you rest

  • What you may feel afterward

    Round, faint marks can appear where the cups were and usually fade within a week. The skin may feel warm or tender for a day. The marks are not a sign of how well it worked.

  • Tell us first

    Please tell your acupuncturist before the cups go on about any of these.

    • Blood thinners or a bleeding disorder

    • Sunburn, broken skin or a rash on the back

    • Pregnancy, or a chance you are pregnant

    • A history of fainting

    • Everything you take, including supplements

  • How many visits people plan for

    Most people try it once and decide with their acupuncturist whether to repeat it. Your plan is yours, and nothing is promised.

  • What it does not do, and when to see a doctor

    Cupping does not replace your doctor's care. See your doctor first for new pain, fever or any skin change that worries you, and call 911 for chest pain or trouble breathing.

Questions about cupping

Does cupping hurt?

It feels like a firm pull, and most people find it tolerable. Tell your acupuncturist if it is too much and they release the cup.

Will it leave marks?

It can. They are faint circles that usually fade within a week. If you have an event or a fitting coming up, tell us when you book.

Can I bathe afterward?

Yes, once the skin feels normal. Avoid hot tubs and sun on the area for the rest of the day.