Alabu Chikitsa Cupping Therapy
Alabu Chikitsa, commonly known as cupping therapy, is a traditional treatment that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction facilitates healing with blood flow, and it’s often used for pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Here are some key points about cupping therapy:
Types of Cupping:
- Dry Cupping: A method where only suction is applied.
- Wet Cupping: Involves both suction and controlled medicinal bleeding.
- Massage Cupping: here oil is applied with suction to give the effect of deep massage.
- Fire Cupping: fire is used to relieve pain
- Ice Cupping: ice is used in acute conditions.
Benefits:
- It helps with pain, muscle stiffness, and circulation.
- Back pain
- knee pain
- arthritis
- muscular spasm
- skin disorders
Considerations:
- Cupping can cause bruises and should not be used on individuals with certain health conditions like blood disorders or liver disease.
It’s important to consult with a healthcare professional before undergoing cupping therapy to ensure it’s appropriate for your specific health needs.