Rubber cupping help

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Hi,
I posted a question about Acucups, but it seems that nobody knows what they are...Well, it's pretty much rubber cupping. There is a picture of them on acucups/com.
I just wanted to know if anyone is experienced in it and has any tips on how to use etc.
I will of course practice on myself before I do it on my patients, so I just needed any suggestions.
Thanks!

 

[haleybear]

Rubber cupping help

I posted a question about Acucups, but it seems that nobody knows what they are

Hanna,

My suggestion would be to wait a day or two to see if you get any responses to your original question. You only posted it today and many people are either at work or busy with other things. Not everyone visits the board daily. Be patient and hopefully you will get some answers.

Angie

 

[Tuesday Smith]

Where to get the Rubber Cups

I know of 2 places you can order these. I purchased a set from both sources and there is a significant difference between them.

The first place is from the company EarthSpa, and this is where I originally got my Baguanfa Rubber Cups. I am unable to list the website address on this forum (they do not allow it) - which makes it difficult to share important information. Just Google "Massage Cupping NW" or "Baguanfa" and you will find the massagecupping-nw website. Scroll down to the picture of cupping equipment and that picture is a link to the order page.

Then I got an email from a company called Premium Ready who have them and call them Acucups.

I ordered a set from them too, but am so disappointed because the inside rim of each of the 4 cups has a very sharp edge which is quite uncomfortable - even at times painful. Clients I have used them on say it feels like they are being scraped, whereas the set I got from EarthSpa has a very smooth inside rim which feels much nicer and people prefer my Baguanfa set over the Acucups. I will not be using the Acucups set.

Also EarthSpa sells a really nice 3 cup set with glass bells and rubber bulb - I use these all the time as well!

Hope that helps.

 

[crazyb117]

Thanks for the reply!
One of the massage therapists that I met on a workshop, ordered the ones from Earthspa and then she ordered the Acucups once - which by the way are a fraction of the price - and seeing them myself, I could not notice or feel any difference. I feel that they are exactly the same.

I was a guinea pig for the acucups and did not feel any pain or scratching, and the Eartspa ones were good too.
But like I said, a big price difference too.

The therapist that showed them to me is practising in ND and she was one of the first ones to introduce them in her office.
She stated that her patients now only want to use the acucups for massage, but just like me, she was a little bit unsure on how to use them for instance to do the facelifting etc.

We were both looking for some instructional dvd's or any other info.

 

[guru]

I already received the Acucups and I can't tell you how excited I am!

My patients are begging me to start using them during sessions, but for now I am just practicing on myself and on my partner.

I wanted to that for the link to massagecupping website, they have a lot of helpful videos online which really helped me out!

And enough of negative comments that I read previously - these acucups are honestly, the same as the ones from eartspa.
They are just as flexible and I don't understand how the rubber is supposed to "scratch"? Seems to me that they are not being used correctly.

 

[storys of are champion]

where did you find the acucups for sale? The few places I have found have stated that they are on backorder.

 

[C_LAYS]

I got them off their website "acucups - dot com" - I am not allowed to post urls yet...sorry I'm a newbe. Otherwise just google them.
I was on their waiting list for a while but then I received an email that they are back in stock.

I just ordered a few more for the office, so I can start using them on my patients. But you can just use one set and just wash them.
For 20 bucks, this is the best investment that I have ever made!

Happy cupping!

 

[Pompal 09.]

Okay, I'm ordering the acucup set, since it is $20. If it truly is exactly the same, as you say, then great. Otherwise, I will return them as unsatifactory and post the results here.

I've been cupping for two years, and know what's necessary for adequate equipment. If they are not excellent, I'll try the baguanfa rubber set.

Anita Shannon http://www.massagecupping.com tells me that they have new equipment coming in a couple of months also. So I will be trying that as well, when it is available.

 

[noselessman]

I just wanted to say that I had my first session today using the acucups (I was soo nervous - don't know why...), and it went great!
My patient even set up an appointment for her mother, since she liked it so much.

I received a link to a swedish website ("cuppingmassage") that sells all that equipment and also has videos posted on YouTube, showing how to do facelifitng and many other interesting things. But if you have been cupping for a while now, I'm sure that you already know all that....
Maybe you have some tips and trick to share????
Like what are the best oils to use with these rubber cups?

Good luck to you!

 

[sk8er dude]

Didn't I just read almost this identical post a few minutes ago on the other thread? :?

cupping, it really isn't necessary to post the same thing multiple times everywhere you've been on this board.

I only use jojoba oil with glass cupping and since it is a plant ester instead of a true oil, it shouldn't break down the rubber. I'm not sure though, it might be wise to ask the manufacturer.

Massage cupping should generally be lighter the first time you use it on a new person, just to get an idea for how they will react. You should always warn about potential bruising. If the weather is warm I always ask if they will be wearing swimsuits or tanktops in the next few days because the marks could show.

With the rubber cups, you won't be able to see what is happening under the cups, so it would not be a good idea to "park" them unless you are familiar with how the client's body reacts to static cups.

I don't use any essential oils, salves or topicals with cupping until I am finished. Then I use them sparingly, unless the salve or essential oils are part of the specific treatment. The skin is a less effective barrier after cupping so topicals are more easily absorbed. This can be a positive or negative, so ask questions about sensitivities.

I find this method highly effective for tight muscles and trigger points, particularly when regular methods aren't getting the muscles to release. I've also used cupping extensively on scarring from back and hip surgeries. I'm looking forward to acquiring a manual vacuum version of glass cups to use on scars from knee surgeries, neck scarring and facial scars. The tiny glass manual vac cups should also be beneficial for loosening anterolateral neck muscles.

If you are going more for relaxation and/or esthetics treatments, cupping is really great to diminish the appearance of cellulite. It takes long, slow strokes with extra oil and moderate suction to loosen the dimples. Your clients should be advised that longer cupping sessions can result in them feeling extra tired. Also, due to the amount of fluid that is moved superficially, it is very important for them to be well-hydrated both before and after the session.

 

[gsaid88]

I apologize for the double post!

Just wanted to thank you for sharing this information about cupping!
It truly is greatly appreciated!