Cupping guides
Period pain: self-care that relieves, how to cup the lower back and abdomen, and when to see a doctor
Heat, movement and calm help with period pain, and many find relief from static cups on the lower back and lower abdomen. Here is how, and how to know when the pain is not normal.
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Heel spur and plantar fasciitis: self-care that works, and how to cup calves and soles
Heel pain with the first steps in the morning is often called heel spur but is almost always plantar fasciitis. What the difference is, what helps, why the calves are the key, and how to cup foot and calf at home.
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Runner's knee and sensitive knees: what helps, how to keep training and how to cup around the knee
Runner's knee is an overload, not an injury to the knee itself. How to recognise it, adjust your training, strengthen the hips and use cupping around the knee to get back.
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Lower back pain: self-care that helps, what to avoid and when to see a doctor
Almost everyone gets lower back pain at some point. Most of it is harmless and improves with movement and heat, not rest. How to manage it at home, how to cup the lower back safely, and when to see a doctor.
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Stiff neck and tight shoulders: how to relieve them at home (exercises, heat, cupping)
A stiff neck and tight shoulders are the office body's most common complaint. Here is a ten-minute routine that relieves, a plan to prevent, and the signs that you should see a doctor.
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Headache and tension headache: which type you have, self-care that helps and when to see a doctor
Headache is most often tension headache, which sits in the jaw, neck and shoulders rather than in the head. How to tell the types apart, how to relieve and prevent it at home, and when to see a doctor.
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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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Facial massage at home: techniques that work (hands, gua sha, cups)
Facial massage does not need to take more than five minutes. Here are the techniques that actually make a difference, with hands, gua sha or a face cup, and a routine you will keep up.
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Lymphatic massage at home: how to do it with cupping
Lymphatic massage is light, rhythmic and always directed towards the lymph nodes. Here is a full-body routine with silicone cups, plus legs, abdomen and face in detail, and when not to do it.
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