Cupping has been used in TCM for thousands of years and has a wonderful history of treating sore muscles, moving fluids and moving stagnation. It is also a great way to relax and support the fascia.
However,
Body Cupping for cellulite reduction should NOT leave any marks and it should NOT be painful, so if you see marks or feel any pain, you are using too much suction so lighten up! You want a very gentle suction in the cup so it is easy to glide over the skin, without any discomfort.
When doing this therapy, make sure you have a good body oil on the area being cupped to ensure the cup slides properly.
Make sure to have some oil on the area before starting. Gently give the bulb a half squeeze and then once suction is made, gently slide the cup up the area. If there is pain of any kind, release the cup and do a gentler squeeze of the bulb for less pressure. The cup should easily glide without any discomfort.
We recommend dry brushing before a shower and then post shower apply your favorite body oil. Now you are ready to alternate Body cupping and Body Gua Sha on the problem areas, so you get a few of each treatments a week.