The practice of cupping therapy is typically defined as a method that makes use of cups that are positioned over the patient’s skin in order to generate a state of negative pressure through the use of suction.

The use of cupping therapy has been shown to be beneficial for both the prevention of disease and the enhancement of overall health. Patients who have suffered from these issues use cupping therapy.

• Reduces lower back pain
• Helps in neck and shoulder discomfort
• Helps in headaches and migraines management
• Reduces knee ache
• Helps in treating face paralysis
• Helps in brachialgia

Some of the effects that have been attributed to cupping therapy include:

• Reduces pain associated with arthritis and other diseases
• Improves anaerobic metabolism
• Helps in reducing inflammation
• Strengthens cellular immunity
• Reduces cough
• Promotes flow of blood
• Helps in treatment of Thalassemia

The majority of adverse events (AEs) had a mild to moderate level of severity

• The development of scar tissue is the adverse effect associated with cupping therapy
• Burns
• A headache
• Pruritus
• Dizziness
• Weariness
• Muscle tension
• Anemia