Can I do cupping on my neck?

Cupping is actually a common method of body conditioning, and the history of cupping can be said to be as long as that of traditional Chinese medicine. Cupping can be performed on most parts of the body, including the neck, but you need to find a location with plump muscles, as cupping is not suitable for uneven areas.

Can I do cupping on my neck?

Yes, you should pay attention to the following when cupping:

1. When cupping, you should choose an appropriate body position and a part with plump muscles. It is not suitable for areas with improper body position, movement, uneven bones, or excessive hair.

2. When cupping, choose a cup of appropriate size according to the area to be cupped. The operation must be quick to ensure that the can is pulled tight and adsorbed effectively.

3. Be careful not to burn or scald the skin when using cupping. If blisters form on the skin due to burns or the cupping is left on for too long, small blisters do not need to be treated. Just apply a sterile gauze to prevent abrasions. When the blisters are large, use a sterilized needle to drain the water, apply gentian violet solution, or wrap them with sterilized gauze to prevent infection.

4. Cupping is not suitable for areas with skin allergies, ulcers, edema, and large blood vessels. Cupping is also not suitable for people with high fever and convulsions, as well as pregnant women's abdomen and lumbar sacral area.

Which parts can not be cupped?

1. Head and face

Generally speaking, cupping is not recommended on the head and face, as it is likely to leave scars that affect the appearance. The skin is shallow and not easy to cupping, and cupping should not be done on areas with more hair, and the top of the head is such an area.

2. Wrinkles, sagging skin and other areas

If the skin is wrinkled, sagging, scarred, or uneven, the cupping jar will easily fall off and will not have the desired effect. Therefore, cupping is not suitable on wrinkles, loose skin and other areas.

3. Important organs and body surface

When cupping, be careful to avoid the body surface areas corresponding to important organs, because in these areas, the heat can directly reach the internal organs and may affect the physiological functions of the internal organs. Such as the heart, eyes, etc.

4. Extremities

At the extremities, there are some acupoints with many nerves, which may be very painful and may cause abnormal activity of internal organs. It is not recommended to perform acupuncture on these parts, such as Yinbai acupoint.

5. Lumbar sacral region of pregnant women

Pregnant women should pay special attention when cupping. During pregnancy, moxibustion is prohibited on the lower abdomen or lumbar sacral area, otherwise it may have adverse effects on the fetus. Cupping is not recommended for pregnant women. Cupping during pregnancy may cause threatened miscarriage. Especially in the abdomen and groin area, cupping should not be used.

6. Other taboo areas

Naturally, cupping is not allowed on the nipples, genitals, and testicles of men and women. In addition, direct cupping is not suitable for areas with thin skin, little muscle, large blood vessels, and muscle gathering areas (such as the armpits, carotid artery, Weizhong point, etc.).

Where is cupping usually done?

It depends on what disease you want to treat. The location of cupping will be different in different situations. If you want to remove dampness, you can press Zhongwan point, Pishu point, Weishu point, and Zusanli point. If you have blood deficiency, you can also press Xuehai point and Sanyinjiao point; if you have yang deficiency, you can also press Guanyuan point and Mingmen point.