"Cupping Therapy (CT) is an ancient method, is currently used in the treatment of a broad range of medical conditions. Pain reduction and changes in biomechanical properties of the skin could be explained by “Pain-Gate Theory”, “Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls” and “Reflex zone theory”. Muscle relaxation, changes in local tissue structures and 6 in blood circulation might be explained by “Nitric Oxide theory”. Immunological effects and hormonal adjustments might be attributed to the “Activation of immune system theory”. Releasing of toxins and removal of wastes and heavy metals might be explained by the “Blood Detoxification Theory”" . The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action Abdullah M.N. Al-Bedah, Ibrahim S. Elsubai
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