Dry Cupping at HNH is done by our hijama therapist by applying plastic suction cups to skin that is either dry or to which lotion has been applied.  The lotion allows our hijama therapist to glide the suction cup over the affected area providing a form of deep tissue massage.  The suction is achieved by putting a small, manually operated suction pump on a valve that is attached to each suction cup.  Our hijama Therapist will control the amount of suction used.  Multiple cups can be applied at one time to a painful or stiff area and are left on the skin anywhere from 5-20 minutes. Stretching exercises AKA active range of motion exercises can be utilized as well while the cups are applied.

When the cups are removed, the skin treated will have red circular areas that correspond to the diameter of the cup.   This is the residual effect of the treatment – these red areas are temporary and will subside quickly over 2 or 3 days.  Although dry cupping is considered safe, it should only be performed by a well-trained physical therapist or alternative medicine practitioner. That’s why we recommend you to visit our clinic for guaranteed and safe dry cupping.