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“Outsiders watch the excitement, while insiders see the subtleties.” Although cupping seems simple, there are many “details” involved. Recently, someone asked, “When I perform cupping on others, it always seems to hurt. Is my technique incorrect?” In fact, there are many reasons that can lead to significant pain during cupping:1. The cup is not pressed down properly. When performing cupping, the hypothenar eminence of the hand holding the cup should be in close contact with the skin to ensure the depth of cupping, thus avoiding pain caused by merely pulling the skin. Additionally, keeping the hypothenar eminence against the skin can also provide a massage effect, alleviating pain.2. Blocked meridians. Where there is blockage, there is pain. Therefore, when a meridian is blocked, the pain will naturally be more pronounced when attempting to unblock it. For example, obese individuals often have a blockage in the Spleen Meridian (Pi Jing), so cupping on this meridian will be quite painful. In such cases, it is advisable to use finger pressure techniques along the meridian before cupping, or to use a gua sha board to pre-scrape and unblock the meridian.
3. Not choosing the appropriate cupping method. Besides linear cupping, different areas require suitable cupping techniques, such as curved or circular methods. For instance, when cupping on the buttocks, there are also specific techniques to follow. Let’s see what Director Wang Jing has to say about this:4. Excessive suction force. Cupping is a gradual process, especially for those who are new to cupping therapy. Initially, the force applied should be light; one should not apply excessive force in an attempt to achieve bruising.The above are several possible reasons for significant pain during cupping. If the pain is due to improper technique, it is essential to correct it promptly.
