The difference between moving cupping (zǒu guàn) and static cupping (bā guàn) lies in the term “moving”; one is dynamic while the other is static. In static cupping, the cup remains in one place after being applied, whereas in moving cupping, the cup is applied and then glided back and forth on the skin. Its … Read more
Yóu Zǒu Guàn Do you often feel stiffness and discomfort in your neck and shoulders? Do you frequently experience tightness and soreness in your back muscles? Do you often feel that you are not absorbing food well, with poor gastrointestinal function? Do you often feel heavy and weak in your limbs when moving, and suspect … Read more
More and more people are experiencing the benefits of “moving cupping,” with even foreign athletes beginning to try this therapy for body maintenance. So, what exactly is moving cupping? What role does it play? [Definition of Moving Cupping] Moving cupping is somewhat similar to the ancient cupping therapy, sometimes referred to as “sliding cupping therapy.” … Read more
What is Cupping Therapy? It is often said that moving cupping combined with stationary cupping yields better results, and we have discussed the methods of moving cupping before. Today, let us learn more about it in detail. Moving cupping therapy is a type of cupping therapy. Moving cupping therapy uses cups as tools, applying an … Read more
Today we will demonstrate cupping (火罐). Tip: The model’s back has a lump similar to a “wealth bag” (富贵包), which Teacher Yao diagnosed as a protrusion of the Da Zhui (大椎) vertebra, causing the skin to bulge. The lump of the wealth bag is soft muscle, which is why some people have difficulty treating it. … Read more
Four Techniques of Cupping Therapy and Correct Operating Methods According to the severity of the patient’s condition, cupping therapy can be divided into four techniques: flash cupping, moving cupping, retained cupping, and bloodletting cupping. ● Flash CuppingSteps❶ Wipe the area to be cupped with a cotton ball soaked in 75% alcohol.❷ Ignite a cotton ball … Read more
Cupping therapy, also known as “fire cupping” or “Jiao Fa” in ancient terms, is a treatment method that uses cups as tools to create a vacuum by burning air inside the cup, allowing it to adhere to the skin, producing warmth and causing a phenomenon of blood stasis. Later generations of physicians have continuously expanded … Read more