Acupuncturist located in Hazlet, NJ
Cupping therapy has only recently become well-known in the Western world, but it’s one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine. Yuliya Chernyak, DAOM, has extensive training and experience in traditional Chinese medicine, including using cupping to eliminate toxins and promote healing. Dr. Chernyak is an Acupuncturist located in Hazlet, NJ and the surrounding areas of Holmdel, Matawan, and Old Bridge NJ. To learn whether your well-being might benefit from cupping therapy, call the practice, Central New Jersey Acupuncture & Wellness in Hazlet, New Jersey, or book an appointment online.
What is cupping therapy?
Traditional Chinese methods create a vacuum by placing a burning substance inside the cup. For example, a cotton ball may be soaked in alcohol and ignited. As soon as the flame uses up the oxygen, the cup is quickly placed on your skin.
What are the different types of cupping therapy?
Traditional dry cupping uses multiple cups, which are strategically positioned and left in place for about five to 10 minutes. A method called wet cupping is done the same way except a small puncture is made before the cups are placed on your skin so the vacuum can draw out blood.
Dr. Chernyak may also put oil on your skin so that she can move the cup over the area being treated without breaking the vacuum. Another type of cupping therapy, fast cupping, is performed by applying a cup, then quickly moving it to other locations.
How does cupping therapy work?
The vacuum produced by cupping therapy stimulates peripheral nerves, lifts connective tissues, and increases the circulation of blood and lymph fluids. As a result, toxins and cellular wastes trapped below the surface are rapidly pulled up to the skin and removed. Better blood flow also delivers extra oxygen and nutrients needed for healing.
Cupping therapy helps to relieve pain and improve movement by loosening connective tissues and relaxing muscle knots, creating an effect that’s similar to deep massage.
In addition to targeting specific tense muscles and tissues, Dr. Chernyak may place the cups at acupuncture points or along the pathways (meridians) that represent the flow of biological energy. This technique allows the suction produced by cupping to unblock and balance your vital energy.
What do cupping marks reveal?
Cupping marks may reveal information about your health. For example, Dr. Chernyak can tell the severity of the underlying toxin problem by the coloration of the cupping marks.
A moderate problem creates pink or red marks that go away in a few days, while a severe buildup of toxins results in deep scarlet, purple, or black discoloration that takes seven to 10 days to disappear.
To learn whether cupping therapy can help you detox or relieve pain, call Central New Jersey Acupuncture & Wellness or book an appointment online.
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