Cupping Therapy for Congestion
Congestion or the buildup of phlegm and other fluids in the lungs can cause a range of breathing or respiratory issues like cough, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. All these issues if not treated in time can result in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a condition that finally leads to damage to the lungs. Cupping therapy can help eliminate these problems by targeting the root cause – congestion. Cupping can help alleviate the cough and breathlessness you feel without the use of medication that can have side effects.
How Cupping Can Help
Cupping therapy works because it aims to loosen the congestion and fluids from your lungs so that the body can safely expel them. It also induces the immunity system of your body to react against the congestion to help clear it. When the cup with vacuum is placed over the patient’s body, it creates a negative suction that induces the flow of blood to the area. Not only do the lungs receive a fresh infusion of healing, oxygen, nutrients and lymph, but the blood also works to cleanse it of the impurities and other debris it may have accumulated. In this way, the muscles of your respiratory system are healed and become stronger. They become more efficient and are stimulated to eliminate the congestion and stagnation.
What to Expect
To relieve congestion, your therapist will likely use a combination of dynamic and static cupping. He or she will prepare the area to be treated by applying essential oils, balms, or creams to provide adequate lubrication. Next, cups will be placed on the upper back, creating a vacuum by sucking out the air. The cups may be moved gently in an upward and downward motion on either side of the spine. This session is conducted for around 20 minutes. Depending on the severity of your congestion, treatment may take place on the chest as well. Cupping therapy can help remove the buildup of excess heat in the lungs and clears them of the congestion, phlegm, and fluids. You may notice that a persistent cough beginning to easy up and an improvement in breathing.
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