Cupping: Risks / Benefits

What are potential risks or complications of cupping?

Cupping is a relatively low-risk therapy. Still, you may experience:

• Burns from heated cups.
• Fatigue.
• Headaches.
• Muscle tension or soreness.
• Nausea.
• Skin infections, itching or scarring.

Who shouldn’t get cupping?

Because researchers know little about cupping’s effects on pregnancy, moms-to-be shouldn’t get the therapy. You should also forego cupping if you have:

• Bleeding disorders like hemophilia.
• Blood clotting problems, such as deep vein thrombosis or history of strokes.
• Skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.
• Seizures (epilepsy).