What is Chinese Cupping?
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Cupping is a method of treating disease that is caused by local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in a cupping jar, usually by means of heat, which is then applied directly to the skin.
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How do members experience Chinese Cupping?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Pain in shoulder(s) | 7 | 3 | |
Fibromyalgia | 3 | 2 | |
General health | 2 | 2 | |
Bronchitis | 1 | 1 | |
Chronic pain syndrome | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Bruising | 5 | |
Bruising of back | 1 | |
Skin pain | 1 | |
Tenderness | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 0 | |
Moderate | 2 | |
Mild | 4 | |
None | 7 |
Member evaluations
uschiw
evaluated on Nov 23, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness in legs: Moderate
- Side effects: None
ALS Boy
evaluated on Oct 18, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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