Ancient procedure may improve circulation.
Cupping
Cupping is the ancient technique of applying heated vessels to the skin. Today, small vessels made of glass, metal, or wood are warmed, and the vessel opening is placed against specific skin zones--called "reflex zones"--usually on the back, abdomen, or legs.
Proponents of cupping believe that stimulating these zones by drawing blood flow to them in turn stimulates the tissues and internal organs to which the zones are believed to correspond. Also, the cups create minor bruising, which triggers the immune system to respond to the "injury." Thus, localized blood-flow stimulation causes systemic stimulation.
Cupping is primarily used for alleviating rheumatic disorders; migraines, head, neck, and back pain; sprains; high blood pressure; stomach and intestinal disorders; liver problems, kidney problems, and lung diseases; asthma; and menstrual disorders.
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