Hijama is known by various names — hijamah, bloodletting, the cupping method. People have used this form of treatment from the time of Herodotus through to the era of Hippocrates.
1Why people come to us
- Muscle tension in the back, neck and shoulder area
- A feeling of tiredness after long periods of sedentary work
- Looking for relief in localised areas of pain
2How is cupping therapy carried out?
A vacuum is created on the skin by means of special glass or silicone cups; this strengthens local blood circulation and helps to reduce muscle tension. The session is carried out with sterile single-use instruments, by a trained specialist.
When should you consider it?
- Neck, upper back and low back pain
- Muscle tension and spasms
- Headache and migraine
- Weakened immunity
- Stress, insomnia and chronic fatigue
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hormonal imbalance and menstrual pain