Hijama (cupping therapy)

A traditional method practiced for centuries — it creates a vacuum on the body to get the circulation moving.

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.

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Why 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
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How 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

Medical articles about this method

Other traditional treatment methods methods

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