If it's your first time doing anything, you're likely a bit unprepared for what's to come during and after a service. When it comes to cupping therapy, the benefits are plentiful, from pain relief to better circulation and lymphatic drainage. But what can you expect afterward? Here's a list of after-care tips for your first cupping therapy session. 

What to Do After a Cupping Therapy Session?

1. Stay Warm 

Cupping therapy opens up your pores and clears out many of your body's systems, which means that you're extra receptive to cold air, wind, or drafts. That exposure can eradicate some of the benefits from cupping, so it's important to stay warm after a session is over. Wear a sweatshirt or cozy clothing, stay away from open windows or air conditioning, and cozy up for the day following cupping therapy. 

2. Eat Well 

Cupping therapy might seem like a simple task, especially since you're lying down during the session, but your body is actually going through quite a few changes in the way of wellness, which can be taxing. 

To better equip yourself for what's to come, ensure that you eat before and after the session, so your body has enough energy to replenish afterward. You should avoid surgery foods, dairy, and processed meats since these can slow down your body’s ability to process the treatment.

3. Don't Over-Exert Yourself 

After cupping therapy, it's best to move with grace and gentleness, which means you shouldn't engage in intense exercises after a session. Light stretching, yoga, or walking is fine, but running, swimming, or lifting weights will be too strenuous for your muscles and tissues.

Since 2009, Avicenna Acupuncture & Lymphedema Clinic has provided safe and effective alternative treatments for people throughout Colorado's Denver metro area. In addition to cupping therapy, they also offer acupuncture and herbal medicine. Instead of just treating symptoms, Dr. Igor P. Zielinski, Dr. Petra E. Schalk, and the rest of the team focus on the cause of ailments for comprehensive healing. Visit the website to learn more about cupping, and call (303) 803-0675 to schedule an appointment today.

_{These services are not a replacement for seeking professional medical help.}