Cupping is applied not only to the spinal area but also to localized regions on the body. For example, cupping can be applied to the knee area to alleviate damage caused by inflammatory rheumatism, or to the head in cases of more severe neuropsychiatric problems. In this way, it is used in nearly a hundred different conditions.

Unless there is a special condition for cupping, the regions mentioned above are primarily used. The neck area, more specifically the back of the head, is a small restricted area, but the neck, back, and lower back are the most common areas for cupping. Since it is a preventive medicine method, the person does not need to be ill.

What to Consider Before Applying Cupping, and What Methods Should Be Used?
The person is seated, and vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse are checked. Before this, during the initial consultation, any medications used and health issues are reviewed. The procedure starts with vacuuming, which should be done using polypropylene, single-use cups. This vacuum process not only helps gather toxic substances from the surrounding area back to a central point but also has an anesthetic effect. Afterward, the vacuum is released, and following a small sterilization, a small solution is applied to make small superficial incisions on the skin, disrupting its integrity, and vacuuming is applied again. The blood with a higher toxic load from the veins closest to the skin surface is collected into the cup, and the blood is disposed of as medical waste. This process can be repeated several times within the same session.

How Long Does a Cupping Session Take?
The procedure is completed in approximately 10-15 minutes, followed by final sterilization, and a dressing is applied, which should remain for about an hour.