Cupping guides
Wry neck (acute stiff neck): why the neck locks, what to do the first day and how to cup once it releases
Wry neck, or acute torticollis, is a sudden severe stiffness in the neck where the head locks to one side, often on waking. It is caused by a muscle spasm and almost always passes within a few days. Here is what to do the first day, when to see a doctor and how cupping helps the muscles release.
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Sciatica: why it radiates down the leg, self-care that helps and how cupping can (and cannot) be used
Sciatica is pain radiating from the lower back or buttock down the leg, usually because the sciatic nerve is irritated by a disc herniation or a narrowed nerve canal. Most people recover within six to twelve weeks. Here is what helps, the warning signs, and what cupping can and cannot do.
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Lumbago (acute low back pain): what to do the first days, self-care that works and gentle cupping
Lumbago, or acute low back pain, is a sudden stabbing pain in the lower back, often with a lift or a twist. It is almost always harmless and settles on its own. Here is what to do the first days, when to see a doctor and how to use cupping once the worst is over.
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Cupping in numbers: what the research shows on pain, mobility, recovery and safety
How much support does cupping have in the research? Here are the key reviews and trials in numbers: participants, measured effects and what the researchers themselves say about the strength of the evidence. With a link to every source.
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Cupping during menopause: support for stress, sleep, swelling, stiffness and skin
Menopause affects sleep, stress, joints, skin and fluid balance. Cupping does not treat the hormones, but it can be a concrete daily routine for what you feel. Here is how, symptom by symptom.
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Cupping during pregnancy and breastfeeding: what is fine, what to avoid and how to do it
Pregnant and curious about cupping? Face cupping is fine, light static cupping on shoulders and calves can relieve, but the abdomen and strong suction must be avoided. The rules, and how to do it after birth.
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How to choose the right cupping cup: silicone, glass, plastic or electric (comparison guide)
Silicone, glass with a pump, plastic with a gun or electric? We compare the cup types honestly, explain when each one fits and give you a checklist before you buy.
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What is cupping? The complete guide: how it works, benefits, types and how to start at home
Everything you need to know about cupping: how it works, what it is good for, the different types, what the marks mean, who should avoid it and how to get started at home.
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Cupping at home: how to do it step by step
Cupping at home needs one silicone cup, a little oil and ten minutes. Here is the technique step by step, area by area, and the mistakes to avoid.
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