# Let's understand what is Cupping Therapy. 

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**Created:** [May 15, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/lets-understand-what-is-cupping-therapy/18728 "2026-05-15T14:07:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Snazir](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/snazir/32/4968_2.png) [@Snazir](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Snazir)\
**Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 2:07pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/lets-understand-what-is-cupping-therapy/18728/1 "2026-05-15T14:07:32Z")

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Cupping therapy (Hijama) works by creating a vacuum beneath small cups placed on the skin. This process draws blood and natural healing substances to a specific area, stimulating metabolic activity, boosting immune function, and stabilizing blood biochemistry.

In practice, you will generally see two main approaches:

- Dry Cupping: Uses suction on specific areas of the body.
- Wet Cupping: Involves an extra step where minor incisions are made to draw a small amount of blood via the vacuum.

Because there are specific contraindications and risks, it is essential to undergo treatment only under the supervision of a certified professional.

**Why try it?**

Cupping has shown significant benefits for musculoskeletal pain, migraines, and tension headaches. In fact, studies indicate that wet cupping can reduce average headache severity by **66%** and decrease the frequency of headaches by over 12 days per month.

**Have you tried cupping therapy before?**

For more information check [Cupping Therapy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf](https://share.google/LlZwlpejJ1cSMj82W)

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**Author:** ![Dawoodfayazmalik](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/dawoodfayazmalik/32/5833_2.png) [@Dawoodfayazmalik](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Dawoodfayazmalik)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/lets-understand-what-is-cupping-therapy/18728/2 "2026-05-20T16:30:35Z")

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Your topic consists some deep research points!

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**Author:** ![Snazir](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/snazir/32/4968_2.png) [@Snazir](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Snazir)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/lets-understand-what-is-cupping-therapy/18728/3 "2026-05-20T17:05:47Z")

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You can read more about the article in the link attached. Thank you 🙂

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**Author:** ![Madiha\_Khan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/madiha_khan/32/4384_2.png) [@Madiha\_Khan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Madiha_Khan)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/lets-understand-what-is-cupping-therapy/18728/4 "2026-05-20T20:41:08Z")

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Interesting overview of cupping therapy (Hijama).Good point about the importance of proper supervision and understanding the risks as well as benefits.

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**Author:** ![Snazir](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/snazir/32/4968_2.png) [@Snazir](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Snazir)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/lets-understand-what-is-cupping-therapy/18728/5 "2026-05-21T00:38:52Z")

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Thank you 🙂