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Cupping

Applying cups to the skin with suction, either left in place or moved across the skin.

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Definition

Dry cupping uses suction alone; wet cupping draws blood through small incisions. Movement clinicians generally use dry cupping.

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Topics that use it

Manual therapyCuppingSuction cups applied to the skin, either left in place or moved across it.

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