Yin and Yang Cupping

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asthma: expansion of the diaphragm to promote deep breathing is very helpful for clients with asthma. They will often have a lot of tightness in the chest and mid back. Contraindicated if in an acute phase

low back pain: Cupping is helpful for low back pain, however one must be careful to NOT treat over a disc herniation as it is contraindicated, and could cause more severe problems. Also, when clients suffer from chronic low back pain, there is often pain and weakness, and light to medium suction should be applied. Proceed with caution over the kidney area.

edema and swelling: light cupping techniques can be used to effectively reduce or remove inflammation and edema. Caution: if treating the lymphatic system, and understanding of the system is advised. Contraindication: pitted edema. Also revealing the potential cause of swelling is strongly recommended. Conditions such as diabetic neuropathy are contraindicated.

Problems with the lymphatic system. In TCM the lymphatic system and its function fall within the realm of the spleen. Slow moving and sensitive, moving and clearing lymph with cupping should be applied with a slow and gentle approach. The anatomical lymphatic central is on the left side of the chest, above the heart so all lymph work should focus on opening these pathways first and then working in a counter clockwise fashion from the upper right quadrant, lower right quadrant, lower left quadrant, and upper left quadrant. Treating the abdomen can also help with the spleen and lymph function.

Last updated 6 Nov 2022.

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