Does Cupping Therapy Really Work?
Many types of physical therapy benefit the mind and body. While regular deep tissue massages are one example, many individuals are going for a more specialized type of massage therapy, known as cupping. While it's relatively unknown to most, cupping therapy has been widely used for centuries in China, Egypt, and in many Middle Eastern countries. Ancient documents describe the use of cupping therapy as far back as 1,550 B.C. One of the world's oldest textbooks on medical treatment, 'Ebers Papyrus,' documents the use of this treatment. While the practice has been in use for centuries, it only recently made its way to the West and is now benefiting patients throughout North America. However, before considering the treatment, patients may want to learn more about it.