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A​cupuncture & ​Chiropractic Integrative Clinic

(720) 920-9195      info@aciclinic.com

Cupping

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​            Cupping is one of the oldest methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The earliest recorded use of cupping dates to the early fourth century, when the noted herbalist Ge Hong wrote about a form of cupping in A Handbook of Prescriptions. Later books written during the Tang and Qing dynasties described cupping in great detail; one textbook included an entire chapter on “fire jar qi,” a type of cupping that could alleviate headaches, dizziness and abdominal pain.
              ​Originally, practitioners would use hollowed-out animal horns for cups, and place them over particular points or meridians. Today, most acupuncturists use cups made of thick glass or plastic, although bamboo, iron and pottery cups are still used in other countries. Glass cups are the most preferred method of delivery, because they do not break as easily as pottery or deteriorate like bamboo, and they allow the acupuncturist to see the skin and evaluate the effects of treatment. Even though plastic vacuum cups are commonly used for convenience and safety, they can’t be clinically sterilized like glass cups. In addition, glass cups are normally applied with fire cupping techniques which is believed can most effectively remove inside coldness causing pain, muscle tightness and other dysfunctions of the body. 

Dr. Ke Zang and Dr. Allison Zang-Greene both have taken cupping into their practice for the patients' needs.
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             In a typical cupping session, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance, which is soaked in alcohol, let, then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen, which creates a vacuum.
As the substance burns, the cup is turned upside-down so that the practitioner can place the cup over a specific area. The vacuum created by the lack of oxygen anchors the cup to the skin and pulls it upward on the inside of the glass as the air inside the jar cools. Drawing up the skin is believed to open up the skin’s pores, which helps to stimulate the flow of blood, balances and realigns the flow of qi, breaks up obstructions, and creates an avenue for toxins to be drawn out of the body.
            Depending on the condition being treated, the cups will be left in place from 5 to 10 minutes. Several cups may be placed on a patient’s body at the same time. Some practitioners will also apply small amounts of medicated oils or herbal oils to the skin just before the cupping procedure, which lets them move the cups up and down particular acupoints or meridians after they have been applied.
            In China, cupping is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, asthma, and congestion; arthritis; gastrointestinal disorders; and certain types of pain. Some practitioners also use cupping to treat depression and reduce swelling. Fleshy sites on the body, such as the back and stomach (and, to a lesser extent, the arms and legs), are the preferred sites for treatment.
            Is cupping safe? Does it hurt?
            While cupping is considered relatively safe (especially air cupping, which does not include the risk of fire and heat), it can cause some swelling and bruising on the skin. As the skin under a cup is drawn up, the blood vessels at the surface of the skin expand. This may result in small, circular bruises on the areas where the cups were applied. These bruises are usually painless, however, and disappear within a few days of treatment.

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​6851 S Holly Cir, Ste 180
Centennial, CO 80112

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(Winter Schedule)

If you request an appointment outside of the listed hours below, please contact us. ACI providers will work with you to provide services at your convenience.
Monday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
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Friday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
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  • Home
  • 中文
    • 臧医生及医馆简介
    • 臧医生医馆治疗收费标准
    • 归一太极拳馆
    • 健康养生常识 >
      • 健康养生常识:“食物相克”?? 看看营养学专家如何说
  • Providers
    • Dr. Ke Zang, L.Ac.
    • Dr. Allison Greene, D.C., Ac.
  • Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Chinese Herbal Medicine
    • Chiropractic
    • Tui Na
    • Gua Sha
    • Cupping
    • Treatment Programs
    • Psychotherapy
  • Client Center
    • Conditions We Treat
    • Clinic Forms
    • Prices and Payment
    • Programs >
      • Fertility
  • Workshops and Classes
    • Tai Ji and Qi Gong Class
    • Master Tai Chi Workshop - Denver, CO
    • Master Tai Chi Workshop - Seattle, WA
    • Weekend Workshop: Introduction to Tai Chi for Health 1:00-5:00 pm on Saturday 2/2/2019
  • Contact