I remembered that I had bought a cupping therapy set before and used it after a long interval.
It is made of silicone. The hemispherical cup is soft enough to be flatten. The top of the cup can be crushed and the rim of the cup should be tightly pressed to the skin for several minutes. The vacuum force inside the cup will suck up the skin and consequently, inside the treated area muscle tension can be eased and capillary flow increased. The intensity of treatment can be easily adjusted.
The blog of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences ”What Is Cupping Therapy? Benefits and Applications” would be informative.
I feel no pain during treatment and think that it is effective for my stiff shoulder. The circular mark does not hurt and heals on its own within a day or two.
