The controversy over the benefits of cans on the back continues to this day. Many who lived in the era of developed socialism know about the setting of cans for medicinal purposes. In those days, it was a fairly effective, albeit slightly uncomfortable, method of treatment. Nowadays, this method is practically not used, but nevertheless, the fashion of recent years for everything Soviet has returned this treatment option. Putting cans on the back: is this method effective, and what are the sides of the same coin? Let's try to figure it out.
Historical background
The first mention of the setting of jars date back to chronicles that have come down to us from the time of Ancient Egypt. In the numerous drawings of the "painters" of that time, depicting healing, historians have found characteristic drawings. Small spherical objects depicted on the backs of wards, and healers with a torch-shaped object in their hands, helped the researchers to conclude that, most likely, these devices werebanks.
Ancient Rome is marked by more information on the subject. Some records preserved from one of the Andromaches (famous healers at the court of Nero, who bore the same name for all), testify to the emperor's addiction to certain glass flasks that heated up and placed him in the area of \u200b\u200bthe intimate zone. Often, the flasks were pre-filled with some kind of liquid white metal, the belonging of which to a certain chemical element can only be guessed at. In those days, it was believed that this metal raises male power and endows a person with superpowers. To date, having compared all the available information about the reign of this emperor, it remains only to speculate whether these procedures could have influenced his mental state, or whether all these are mere coincidences.
Asia did not lag behind. In the very heart of the East, in China, various jars made of red clay, ceramics, safflower and bamboo were common. Oriental healers have kept the knowledge of how to put cups on their backs for centuries, passing them down through the generations. In the set of each healer of that time there was a whole arsenal of devices of different diameters and sizes. It was believed that each segment of the body corresponds to its own type of cans, and in addition, much depended on the time of day. The latter mainly concerned the direction of the flame, which, entering the jar, must necessarily be directed towards the sun. It was believed that in this way the flame receives life energy from its God and, if it is correctly entered into the container, it is capable ofpass it on to someone in need. This tradition has survived to the present day in an unchanged form.
The essence of the procedure
Placing cups on the back predetermines a mechanism that is simple in effect: a vacuum space is created inside, which draws in a certain area of the skin. Since its tightening occurs with the help of temperature exposure, chemical and metabolic processes are activated in the skin layer that has fallen under vacuum, blood circulation and lymph flow improve, which contributes to the intensive removal of toxins from the subcutaneous layers, and in the case of bronchi, intensive waste is stimulated sputum.
Types of medical cups
Medical banks are divided into several types.
- Ordinary glass ones with a semicircular bottom are the most effective in terms of impact, as they provide for both temperature and suction effects.
- Banks made of polymer materials exclude direct thermal effects. Due to the fusibility of these devices, it is carried out by applying warming materials to the surface of the skin before setting.
- Top air extractor cans, or "Chinese cans" are a type of container that has a glass base that allows for direct temperature exposure, and air is sucked out from above using an electric pneumatic suction.
- Cosmetic varieties of cans: bamboo, silicone, etc. They are designed to slightly stimulate the internal structures of the skin. are consideredineffective as a full-fledged medical device and are used mainly as superficial therapy.
Speaking about the features of each type of jars, it should be noted that along with a large number of varieties, classic glass jars require more experience than other types when setting them up. Perhaps this is due to their more effective effect, as well as certain risks of patient burns.
Indications and contraindications
Placing cans on different parts of the body, including on the back, has its positive and negative sides, which must be taken into account so as not to harm the body.
The impact of cans on the back gives the following effect:
- relax and fully nourish muscle fibers;
- restores intracellular respiration;
- all pathogenic and inflammatory processes are localized;
- accelerated removal of sputum from the respiratory organs;
- supporting the immune system of the inner layers of the skin;
- reduction of pain in osteochondrosis, reduction of its manifestations.
Indications for Cupping
The benefits of back cupping will be invaluable when used to treat the following problems:
- Relieve pain: Cupping is an excellent distraction for spinal pain. The most popular setting cans on the back with osteochondrosis. Skin sensations are translated to nearby areas, andthe procedure itself distracts a person from existing pains, removing the concentration of attention on them. In addition, banks, creating dotted areas with increased metabolic processes, take away excess fluid from the pain center with their help, thereby relieving internal pressure there.
- Su Jog effect: it is known that each area on the body corresponds to the projection of a certain organ or organ system. So, the spinal part corresponds to the stomach, intestines and biliary tract, the shoulder zone corresponds to the kidneys, and the lumbosacral region corresponds to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Proper stimulation of these departments has a complex stimulating effect on these organs.
- Cosmetological effect: vacuum stimulation of certain areas contributes to the accelerated removal of toxins both from this area and from the body as a whole, because the impact of banks has a deep effect on the body.
- Massage effect of cans: by pulling in certain skin areas, the vacuum automatically affects deep subcutaneous muscle receptors, causing contraction and relaxation of small groups of muscle fibers. Such a manipulation trains the overall muscle tone, making the skin supple and toned.
- Insomnia Cupping: This treatment is known to improve micro-circulation in certain cupped skin halos. It should be noted that at the same time, blood flows away from the brain, which plays a calming role and gradually puts the nervous system into sleep.
- As a treatmentwhen coughing (ARVI, tracheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.). Due to the deep stimulation of internal tissues, blood and lymph flow, the procedure helps to thin and accelerate the removal of sputum.
Contraindications to cupping
It is important to understand that not all types of therapeutic effects can be shown in certain situations. In what cases the harm from cans on the back significantly exceeds the benefits?
- At temperatures above 37°C, canning can aggravate the condition by causing additional temperature rise even if non-glass jars are used.
- In case of infectious lesions of the epidermis: since cupping implies a deep effect, along with the stimulating effect, further penetration of pathogenic microorganisms into deeper layers is possible.
- Tuberculosis: in this case, due to the stimulation of blood flow, further spread of the infectious process is possible, as well as increased reproduction of the pathogens themselves.
- Blood in sputum: This condition requires close medical attention, and cupping can increase internal bleeding.
- Psoriasis: even if the staging area does not cover the lesion and there is no recurrence at the moment, cupping is undesirable due to strong internal tissue stimulation.
- Oncology: due to increased stimulation of the lymph, accelerated development of metastases in the body is possible.
- Other infectious diseases, such as meningitis, where cupping can aggravatepathogen clinic.
Algorithm for the procedure
The algorithm for placing medical cups on the back is selected based on the state of soft tissues, for which the cups will fully cling, and the procedure will be more efficient. Thus, it is preferable to stimulate the upper lateral segments of the back and the lower lumbar regions. In order to clearly understand how to properly place cans on the back without causing discomfort to the patient, it is important to familiarize yourself with the technique of the procedure. It is described below.
How to put cups on your back for bronchitis
- Carefully inspect all prepared devices for integrity: cracks and chips can lead to patient injury.
- Jars should be washed well with soap and running warm water and dried thoroughly.
- To set glass jars, you will need matches, a long metal stick, a knitting needle (or fireplace matches), cotton wool, alcohol solution, fat cream, massage oil or petroleum jelly.
- For the duration of the procedure, the patient is placed on the stomach.
- The upper back (to the bottom line of the shoulder blades) is wiped with alcohol for disinfection, after 5-10 minutes you need to wipe your back with a massage cream.
- Water is wound on a long needle, thoroughly moistened, blotted to remove excess liquid and set on fire.
- A needle with a torch is placed inside the jar, held for a couple of seconds and the container is abruptly placed on the patient's body. In this case, you need to make sure that the jar is tightly sucked.
- After installing cans, the patientcovered with a blanket and left to lie for about 20 minutes. However, at some points, the question of how much to keep cans on the back should be approached individually, since the sensitivity of the skin is different for everyone. It is necessary to observe the process every 5 minutes to avoid bruising.
- The jar is removed by tilting slightly to the side. For a more comfortable separation process, it is advisable to have cotton buds to gently insert the stick between the jar and the skin if the suction is too tight.
- The cupping sites are smeared with massage oil or cream, and the person remains lying down for another 5-10 minutes, then dresses warmly.
How to put banks on the back with osteochondrosis
This question is asked by many. There are no significant differences between the methods of placing cans on the back with osteochondrosis and bronchitis. Basically, they come down to the place of setting and the duration of the procedure in time. In case of osteochondrosis, the procedure time should not exceed 10 minutes, and the place is determined by the diseased area of the back (jars are installed at a distance of 5 cm from it).
Some general guidelines for placing jars
- You can also put cans on the back of children. The main thing to remember is that the average procedure time should not exceed 10 minutes, and the number of devices should not exceed eight pieces.
- Adults usually have up to 16 pieces, the time and place where the cans are placed on the back are selected individually. Do not place devices on the spine and lateral areas of the back (region of the liver and kidneys).
What complication can be after cupping
The most common complication from improper cupping is skin burns. To avoid it, it is recommended not to apply cans immediately after fire treatment, but to wait a few seconds. You can also treat your back with some fat cream containing panthenol (bipanthen). Another common type of complications after cupping is the formation of hematomas. In this case, along with bruising, the blood is heated under the influence of the temperature of the jars and the risk of thrombosis increases.
The benefits of cans on the back have been described and tested for centuries. This is a truly effective remedy for incipient bronchitis or osteochondrosis, familiar to most people from childhood. However, it is necessary to correctly combine the benefits and harms of each medical event, because it is much easier to harm yourself than to correct the consequences later.
