Stomach Cupping Therapy For Abdominal Problems
Constipation is a problem people don’t really like to talk about, and like to experience even less. In the realm of stomach problems, constipation may be just the tip of the iceberg. Other frequently occurring issues like diarrhea, distention, and IBS can all be addressed using stomach cupping. People will do all sorts of things with varying levels of success just to avoid these discomforts. The fact is many of these issues stem from avoiding certain foods, changing their diet, and adding other foods. On a case-by-care basis, some of these things can be good, but if you regularly consume caffeine, chocolate, sugar, meat, or processed foods, you may want to consider a safe and efficient therapy such as cupping that can enhance your digestion significantly.
All forms of cupping treatments have a few things in common. It involves the use negative suction or pressure that draws your skin away from your body. It increases blood flow to the treated areas, removes toxins in the body, breaks up fascial adhesions, and in the case of stomach cupping, boosts digestion. During a session of stomach cupping therapy, the practitioner will first apply oil to your stomach, then cups are placed and slid clockwise over the stomach where the intestines are located. This stretches and expands the organs in your stomach, and you may feel some discomfort and weirdness in the area of treatment, but pain is very rarely felt. In addition to increasing the movement of waste, the therapy also improves bile flow and encourages regular bowel movements.
How Does Stomach Cupping Work?
As you digest food, the process known as peristalsis enables it to go through the intestines. Peristalsis is a wave-like contraction of the muscles that moves waste. Massage can imitate this process by the administering a wave-like motion massage on the colon or large intestine. The massage may also involve compression, which isn’t always comfortable for the client. So, in addition to being very helpful, one can imagine how cupping can improve that movement by opening up the intestine to create more space. This is what stomach cupping can do.
Whether you’re in good health or not, if you regularly struggle with IBS or constipation or if you’re simply looking for a way maintain a healthy stomach, talk to a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner or acupuncturist in Cleveland to see if stomach cupping is appropriate for you.