Cupping Therapy

At Amon Thai, we mix old healing ways with new health ideas. One of our most popular treatments is cupping therapy. It’s an old method that more and more people like for its good effects. If you have tight muscles, want to relax, or just want to try something different, cupping might be just what you need.

What We Do at Amon Thai

Cupping isn’t just another treatment we offer—it’s a big part of how we help people feel better. When you come to our calm place at Amon Thai, you’ll see special cups next to our Thai massage tools. These simple cups hold hundreds of years of healing wisdom.

Many people first learn about cupping from pictures of sports stars or famous people with round marks on their skin. But at Amon Thai, we know cupping is more than just a cool trend. It’s a healing practice we mix with our Thai massage to make you feel amazing.

Our therapists have learned both old ways and new ways of cupping, so we can make your session just right for you. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve had cupping before, we make sure you’re comfy while getting the best results.

What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy uses special cups put on your skin to make a suction. This gentle pull lifts your skin, tissue, and muscles up into the cup. While massage pushes down on your muscles, cupping pulls them up.

At Amon Thai, we do different kinds of cupping

• Dry Cupping: The most common type, where cups stay on your skin for a few minutes. This is great for tight spots.
• Moving Cupping: We put oil on your skin and slide the cups around. This feels like a massage and cupping together. People love this for big muscle areas.
• Flash Cupping: Quick putting on and taking off of cups, one after another. This wakes up your body and helps energy flow.

Our cups are different too. Long ago, cups were made from bamboo, clay, or animal horns. Today at Amon Thai, we mostly use glass cups for staying in one spot and soft silicone cups for moving around. We heat the glass cups a little to make suction, while we just squeeze the silicone cups.

Cupping is very old—thousands of years old. People in ancient Egypt, China, and the Middle East all did cupping. In Chinese medicine, cupping helps stuck energy flow again. In Thai healing, it helps blood flow better and releases trapped air.

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Many people ask us what cupping can do for them. Here’s what you might get from it:

• Pain Relief. Cupping helps with back and neck pain, tight shoulders, and headaches. Lots of our regular visitors come every month just to keep pain away.
• Better Blood Flow. The suction brings fresh blood to your skin and muscles, helping wash away bad stuff and bringing in good stuff. You’ll often feel nice and warm where we put the cups.
• Feeling Relaxed. Besides helping your body, the gentle pulling helps you relax deeply. Many people feel so calm they almost fall asleep during treatment.
• Breathing Better. Cupping on your back can help clear stuffiness in your lungs. During cold season, many people come to us when their chest feels tight or they have a cough.
• Healthier Skin. The extra blood flow can make your skin look better. Some people notice their skin glows after just one visit.

Scientists are still studying cupping and finding it might help with many health problems. While it’s not a replacement for doctors, many people find it works well alongside their regular healthcare.

How Cupping Therapy Works

The way cupping works is really cool. When we put a cup on your skin and create suction, a few things happen:

• First, your blood vessels get bigger, bringing more blood to that spot. This brings fresh oxygen and good stuff while taking away waste.
• Second, the pulling creates a tiny bit of swelling—but that’s actually good! This controlled swelling tells your body to start healing itself.
• Third, the suction can unstick layers of tissue that might be stuck together, helping you move better.
• Fourth, it wakes up the nerves in your skin and muscles, which can stop pain messages and make your body release feel-good chemicals.

Think of cupping as the opposite of massage. Massage pushes in, but cupping pulls out. This special approach reaches deep places other treatments might miss.

At Amon Thai, we often do cupping and Thai massage together. The massage warms up your muscles first, then cupping gives deeper effects. Many people tell us this combo makes them feel better for longer than either treatment alone.

Side Effects and What to Watch For

Those round marks you see after cupping? They’re special circles that can be light pink or dark purple. They’re not like normal bruises – they’re called “sha” and happen when blood comes up to your skin. Don’t worry – they don’t hurt and usually go away in 3-10 days.

Some people feel a bit sore after cupping, kind of like after a deep massage. Sometimes people feel dizzy during treatment, which is why we make sure you drink enough water and feel comfy.

Cupping isn’t for everyone. You shouldn’t try it if you:

• Have problems with bleeding or take medicine that thins your blood.
• Have skin problems like itchy patches in the area we want to treat.
• Have a fever right now.
• Are going to have a baby (some spots should be avoided).
• Have certain types of cancer.

When you visit Amon Thai, we’ll talk about your health to make sure cupping is safe for you. We care about keeping you healthy!

How We Do Cupping at Amon Thai

What’s cool about our cupping is how we mix it with Thai healing wisdom. Our therapists know both old ways and new safety rules.

When you come for cupping, we’ll first chat about what you need help with. We’ll explain everything and answer your questions.

You’ll lie down comfortably while we put some oil on your skin. We might start with some Thai massage to get your muscles ready.

Then we’ll put cups on special spots that match your problems. You’ll feel a gentle pulling on your skin. It might feel weird at first, but most people start to like it!

The cups stay on for 5-15 minutes, or sometimes we slide them around. We always check that you’re feeling okay.

After we take the cups off, we put on nice-smelling oil and might do a gentle massage. Before you leave, we give you water and tips to help you feel even better.

Many people add cupping to our Thai massage, foot rubs, or herb treatments for a super relaxing visit.

Book your cupping therapy in Madrid today!

Cupping at Amon Thai brings old wisdom to today’s wellness needs. In our busy world, this old practice helps your body feel better and gives you a chance to slow down.

Whether you want help with pain, faster recovery after sports, or are just curious about healing arts, we’d love to have you try cupping with us. Our skilled therapists will make a treatment just for you.

Remember, getting better is a journey, not a race. At Amon Thai, we’re happy to walk with you, one cup at a time.

To book your cupping session or learn more about how it might help you, contact our friendly team today. Your body deserves this ancient healing gift!