What does cupping (Or acupuncture even) feel like?

[Melilya]

Hello, In Michigan we can't practice acupuncture with needles unless we have a license and are under a doctors supervision. I just bought this cupping kit that comes with transparent plastic cups and a gun that produces the suction action. When i've read the book on how to use it, it says that it releases the endorphins as well as the toxins just like massage does. Would that mean that it feels good to? I haven't practiced on anyone yet and its hard to do it by myself. It looks fun though  :-D  Does anyone know if there is a feeling associated with this? For example... the person and therapist can feel the tender/trigger points release during massage. Is there a equivilent feeling with the cupping?

 

[littleash]

What does cupping (Or acupuncture even) feel l

Sagetherapist/Jill is the most vocal advocate of cupping on this board that I know of. LOLYou can find her feedback all over the board by using the Search feature.Here are a few threads to get you started:Tough Massage!! thread:http://www.bodyworkonline.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Frequently_Asked_Questions;action=display;num=1120240631Cupping Massage thread:http://www.bodyworkonline.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=mass_tech;action=display;num=1120440982;start=29#29Peel off Body Wraps thread:http://www.bodyworkonline.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=mass_tech;action=display;num=1120440982;start=29#29

 

[You Fat Bastard]

What does cupping (Or acupuncture even) feel l

Hmmmm....just wondering if abdominal cupping would be contraindicated in patients or clients with diverticular disease?  It sounds like the suction isn't that intense...however, if it is actually drawing in circulation from the core of the body that could cause concern.... all it takes is a small vessel to burst in the diverticulum to cause bleeding. I think a little research, and a screening question on an intake form would be advisable before trying this, especially when working with the age group 40 and over.  

 

[Divine Oubliette]

What does cupping (Or acupuncture even) feel l

Never experienced cupping before, but thought I'd throw out my Acupuncture experience!!  I experienced it for the first time yesterday!  My chiro was having a hard time getting my neck to adjust and I had a headache, so he did acupuncture!  You definately feel the needles, but it's not bad ... just a little pin prick.  My experience was great.  My headache was gone within 15 minutes!  Just thought I'd share that!