Fire Cupping

What is Fire Cupping?

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Fire cupping is an ancient form of alternative therapy, it involves placing heated glass cups on the skin which creates a vacuum. The vacuum is created by removing oxygen from the cup via a flame and then the cup is applied to the area that requires treatment. The skin and muscle layer is drawn up into the glass cup and held, glass cups can be placed on the back, arms and legs.

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Kenilworth Massage Therapy are proud to be one of the only fire cupping specialists in Kenilworth and within the Warwickshire area. 

 

What conditions can fire cupping treat?

 

Cupping can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, it is particularly effective for chronic back pain, swollen and painful joints, colds, headaches, arthritis, anxiety and depression and promote relaxation. The cups can also be placed on major acupressure points and could possibly be effective in treating digestive issues, skin issues and other common conditions treated with acupressure.

 

Are there any fire cupping side effects?

 

There are not many side effects associated with cupping therapy, you may feel lightheaded or dizzy immediately after the session this should only last a few minutes however is uncommon. After treatment, the skin in and around the rim of the glass cup can be red or bruise, this can last anything from 5 to 14 days. Any cupping marks rarely hurt.

 

Treatments for cupping therapy an hour sessions, this includes a consultation and the treatment. The cost is £50.00. Follow on fire cupping appointments are 45 minutes and cost £40.00.

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Fire Cupping Therapy

 

Cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy where a glass cup is applied to the skin, these cups draw the skin, superficial muscles and facia inside the cup. This treatment is known to help activate the lymphatic system which promotes blood circulation therefore it is good for deep tissue repair.

 

Benefits of fire cupping therapy include the following,

 

• Muscular aches and pains

• Joint inflammation and pain

• Sports injuries

• Hypertension

• Restlessness/Insomnia

• Sciatica

• Poor circulation

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Fire Cupping (60 mins) £50.00

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Treatments for cupping therapy an hour sessions, this includes a consultation and the treatment. Follow on fire cupping appointments are 45 minutes. Costs of fire cupping 45 mins £40, or 60 mins £50.

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