Cupping treatment help back pain and stress

Cupping treatment is under the scope of Chinese medical practices. It is used whenever a patient has pain and energy stagnation. It is common that there are cupping marks left on the skin when patients have blood stagnation (toxins) in the body. Gua Sha is one technique that intentionally raises a rash or petechiae on the skin. In Vietnam, the technique is called Cao Yio; in Indonesia : Kerik; in Laos : Khoud Lam. The color of the cupping mark (Sha) is both diagnostic and prognostic. Very light colored Sha can indicate deficiency of blood. If the Sha is purple or black, the blood stasis is long-standing. Dark red Sha can indicate heat. As the treatment progresses, when the patients have less blood stagnation (toxins), the petechiae will not form and the skin will only turn pink. The Sha petechiae should fade in 2-4 days. Please let it air dry. Cupping treatment has been practiced frequently by acupuncturists all over the world and is accepted by patients, including celebrities in the US. The following link shows actress Gwyneth Paltrow with cupping marks on her back. http://www.laineygossip.com/pics/gwynnie cupping marks.jpg There are lots of videos on YOUTUBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIEakMcIQ8w&feature=fvst More videos about cupping treatment on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_Wu77FttBU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMNMvOXhuwc&feature=related The cupping marks are dark when you have lots of energy stagnation. They will fade away in few days.What is Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)?