Hijama

Cupping therapy or Hijama – is a form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. Therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including helping with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

The cups may be made of:

• Glass
• Bamboo
• Earthenware
• Silicone

Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This can relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It can also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue. People use cupping to complement their care for a host of ailments and conditions.

There are two main categories of cupping performed today:

• Dry cupping, which is a suction-only method
• Wet cupping, which may involve both suction and controlled medicinal bleeding