Although cupping therapy is very safe, it will bring discomfort and even pain to patients if it is not properly operated, so we should pay attention to the following points:
1. Insulation
Cupping can only be operated after undressing, and direct blowing should be avoided during treatment to prevent colds and keep the indoor temperature.
Avoid burns
Don't fall into the pot, and don't burn it at the mouth of the pot to avoid scalding.
3. Improper parts
Cupping is not suitable for skin injury, skin scar, skin vegetation or bone protrusion. In addition, the same part can't be pulled out every day. After the scar of cupping subsides, pull it out.
take precautions against infection
After lifting the can, if the local skin is red and itchy, don't scratch it, it will fade after a few hours or days. If there are blisters, water droplets, bleeding spots, congestion, etc. , are normal treatment reactions. For those with mild blisters, it is only necessary to prevent abrasions and naturally absorb them. When the blister is large, the root of the blister can be punctured with a disinfectant needle and sterilized gauze applied to prevent infection.
5. Cupping time
For diseases with serious illness, deep position and pain, cupping time should be long; Because the feeling is light, the disease is shallow, and there is paralysis, the cupping time should be short. Muscle-rich parts, the time can be slightly longer; For parts with thin muscles, cupping time should be shorter. When the climate is cold, the cupping time is appropriately prolonged, and when it is hot, it is correspondingly shortened.
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