Cupping is an ancient technique has found its place in the modern world of healing, it is used extensively in traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has now been adapted for other health-care modalities, including massage therapy and chiropractic for certain health conditions.

The cupping therapy is that vacuum created stimulates micro blood circulation to the local area, improve the flow of Qi and blood in the body, increased local blood supply to the muscles and skin will bring nourishment and allow for toxins to be carried away through the veins.

There are two main cupping techniques: stationary and moving. Stationary cupping is used in TCM to clear stagnation of blood, to facilitate the release of pathogenic factors, and to dispel internal heat. Usually stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of five to 15 minutes in one location. It is  the methods most commonly used in Chinese medicine, and it used in treatment for  back pain, shoulder joint and knee joints pain . Moving (or "massage cupping") is the more commonly used form of cupping among massage therapists and other health care practitioners. Through creating suction and negative pressure, massage cupping is used to drain excess fluids and toxins; stimulate the peripheral nervous system, bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin; relaxes tight muscle tissue and releases pain; loosen adhesions, lift connective tissue and stubborn knots in soft tissue. Massage cupping is often used on the broad areas of the neck, shoulder and back, which is a wonderful addition to any massage.

Cupping is a safe, non-invasive and an inexpensive techniques, traditional cups are made of bamboo, strong pyrex glass or plastic. In clinics, most practitioners choose the glass cup to use the fire cupping method  to create suction to treat many conditions such as cold and flus, musculoskeletal problems, and neurological disorders.

After cupping procedure, the body local skin may be changed to red marks, swelling, and also may be changed to black under the particular conditions such as poor blood circulation of body system and joint pain caused from cold. Patients don’t have to worry about the marks and anxiety the colour changes. There marks shall subside and will be restored after a few hours or days.