Cupping Therapy Cupping Techniques and Equipment

Question 1

Which cupping method involves creating suction by briefly introducing a flame inside the cup before placing it on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Fire cupping

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Pump cupping

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Wet cupping

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Magnetic cupping

Question 2

In sliding cupping, what substance is typically applied to the skin before moving the cup?

Accepted Answer

Massage oil or lotion

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Rubbing alcohol

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Water

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Herbal tincture

Question 3

What is the primary difference between dry cupping and wet cupping?

Accepted Answer

Wet cupping involves making small skin incisions before applying the cup

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Dry cupping uses water inside the cup

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Dry cupping is done in a steam room

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Wet cupping uses only silicon cups

Question 4

Which type of cup allows the practitioner to control suction level with a hand pump without using heat?

Accepted Answer

Plastic vacuum cup

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Bamboo cup

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Glass cup

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Silicone cup

Question 5

What is 'flash cupping'?

Accepted Answer

Cupping done in rapid succession, applying and quickly removing cups repeatedly

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Using LED light-equipped cups

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Applying cups for only 30 seconds

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Cupping with flashing colored lights

Question 6

Silicone cups are considered advantageous over glass cups primarily because they:

Accepted Answer

Are self-squeezing and require no heat or pump

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Provide stronger suction

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Are disposable after one use

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Work only on muscular areas