Does Cupping Therapy Really Work?

Side Effects

The good news is side effects of cupping therapy are minimal and usually won't last long. They're commonly associated with the physical effects treatment has on the skin, which means patients should expect reddening and minor bruising around the area of treatment. The skin may also become mildly irritated as a result of the cupping procedure. In some cases, patients feel nauseated and lightheaded immediately following a therapy session. However, these feelings should subside gradually. The skin may also sweat where the cups were applied. As previously mentioned, the process involves making small incisions in the skin, so minor pain is to be expected. For this reason, it's important to ensure the incisions are properly cleaned and dressed, after the treatment. The incisions may become infected, just like any cut in the skin, if the incisions aren't cared for properly.

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