Müjgan Çalışkan Evren M.D. – Genel Cerrahi Profesörü – Meme Cerrahisi UzmanıMüjgan Çalışkan Evren M.D. – Professor of General Surgery – Breast Surgery SpecialistMüjgan Çalışkan Evren M.D. – Professeure de chirurgie générale – Spécialiste de la chirurgie du sein

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GETAT · Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Cupping Therapy (Hijama & Dry Cupping)

Vacuum cups and equipment used in cupping therapy

A traditional and complementary medicine practice that stimulates blood circulation and lymph flow in the tissues through vacuum pressure, helping accumulated toxic substances to be removed from the body.

Indications

  • Musculoskeletal system: Chronic back, lower back and neck pain and stiffness
  • Rheumatic pain: Fibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome
  • Headaches: Tension-type headache and migraine
  • General health: Supporting the immune system, chronic fatigue and stress management
Important information:

The content is for information purposes only. Procedures must be planned by an authorized physician approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Related page: Hirudotherapy (Leech Therapy)

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Frequently asked questions

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The most common questions about Cupping Therapy (Hijama & Dry Cupping), with short answers.

What is cupping therapy (hijama and dry cupping)?

Cupping therapy is a traditional and complementary medicine practice that stimulates blood circulation and lymph flow in the tissues through vacuum pressure, helping accumulated toxic substances to be removed from the body.

How does cupping therapy work?

It uses vacuum pressure to stimulate blood circulation and lymph flow in the tissues, aiming to help accumulated toxic substances to be removed from the body.

What is the difference between hijama and dry cupping?

In dry cupping, only vacuum is applied without cutting the skin; in hijama (wet cupping), small superficial skin incisions may be made after the vacuum. The authorized physician decides which is appropriate.

When is cupping therapy used?

Its indications include musculoskeletal problems (chronic back, lower back and neck pain and stiffness), rheumatic pain (fibromyalgia, restless legs syndrome), headaches (tension-type headache and migraine), and, for general health, supporting the immune system, chronic fatigue and stress management.

Is cupping therapy used for back, lower back and neck pain?

Yes. Chronic back, lower back and neck pain and stiffness are among the indications of cupping therapy.

Is cupping therapy used for headaches and migraine?

Tension-type headache and migraine are among the indications of cupping therapy.

Who should plan cupping therapy?

The content is for information purposes only. Procedures must be planned by an authorized physician approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

How can I book an appointment for cupping therapy?

You can call 0501 017 26 24, write on WhatsApp or fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

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