What They DON'T Tell You About Cupping Marks...

The curiosity about cupping marks and what they mean have always been the top question people ask. Not all cupping marks are the same and sometimes certain marks can bring up concern. In this video, I discuss the most common cupping marks you may find, explain how long they usually last, and what you can do to help clear the marks quicker. Watch through the entire video to understand what your body is telling you after your cupping session.

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Hi 👋 I’m Dr. Katherin Duong, a physical therapist and certified cupping therapist, sharing knowledge on holistic prevention, recovery, and rehab techniques to help you create a healthier, balanced lifestyle. Through my videos here on this channel and my podcast Dive Deeper, I share strategies and tools to help you strengthen your relationship with your mind, body, and soul.

In 2022, I started my own private practice, East West Wellness & Rehab, as a way to provide a blend of Eastern and Western practices to help people achieve long term results with their healing journey. By prioritizing the patient, providing one-on-one care, and emphasizing manual therapy treatment, we get our patients back to a pain-free life without limitations.

⌚️Timestamps:
0:30 Introduction
0:55 What is cupping therapy?
1:02 Benefits of cupping therapy
1:26 What are cupping marks?
2:44 Light red marks
2:58 Moderate red marks
3:18 Dark purple marks
4:23 Grayish marks
4:47 Blisters
6:31 Dark black spots
7:04 How to get rid of marks quicker
8:19 Option to prevent marks
9:02 Conclusion

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This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure content is safe and appropriate for you. The use of information provided in this video is solely at your own risk.

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⌚Timestamps:
0:30 Introduction
0:55 What is cupping therapy?
1:02 Benefits of cupping therapy
1:26 What are cupping marks?
2:44 Light red marks
2:58 Moderate red marks
3:18 Dark purple marks
4:23 Grayish marks
4:47 Blisters
6:31 Dark black spots
7:04 How to get rid of marks quicker
8:19 Option to prevent marks
9:02 Conclusion

[ameliasoto]

As a fellow massage therapist, and strong advocate for cupping, I thought this was very well explained! Thank you for sharing!

[adrianq]

Did 8 cups on my back (weight lifter/basketball player), for 6 minutes, max pressure and had my arms moving slowly and gently while cups were on (just making snow angel motion). The dark purple color finally went away after 2 full weeks but it left behind a very light, sheer purple color behind, like a staining of the skin where the DARK purple circles used to be. It has been 6 weeks now. Ever seen this before?

[Khronokai]

Who knew hickeys were just unbalanced Qi!!! OMG

[sideshow]

Just started getting into Cupping, hard to find a good video about it. Thankyou for this Great Video 💯

[raeanna]

I have a cousin who has a degree in eastern medicine acupuncture, cupping, and herbs and a few different things as well. She has never denied it being bruising though.. I think there might be a mix-up of definitions. Bruising doesn't necessarily come from trauma. And she did mention different colors of different cup marks being stagnation.
Anyways, I love cupping. I go in for sessions with her (she does fire cupping) as well as acupunture. She also gave me some tips to do at home with silicone cups for muscle pain after working out.

[pedrumemarlou]

please keep posting you are awesome, coming from a 22 year old injured* athlete

[macNC]

I just had my first cupping session today. This video helped me understand it so much more, thank you!!

[renneljohnflechero]

As a boxing coach, I truly appreciate your video. With this, I can help my players prepare better for the game. Thank you so much DR. Katherin Duong

[Patzi-lw]

Arnica cream is used for the treatment of bruises so those big round marks are bruises and that’s why she is recommending using this cream! Px

[pierremacb]

I do cupping everyday = I go for a walk everyday and the blood flows!! no need to get blood out through the skin !!!

[peachiepoopsie]

Petechiae form when capillaries bleed, leaking blood into the skin. It is the same as bruising. You said it’s not the same as bruising but it is exactly what it is surely? Thanks otherwise for the information very helpful. 👍🏼

[xyzzyn]

One time back was so bad one time, I tried medication for weeks, acupuncteur, stretching exercises, and nothing worked. I tried cupping and my back was better in days.

[patryan]

Had cupping yesterday, looked like I was attacked by a giant squid, but now I understand! Thank you, and looking forward to next appointment ❤

[loldrom]

Done cupping during my entire life only for the purpose of chest infection; to my children by professional nurse (with using the fire) who explained to me that where are the purple circles left - always indicates where's infection mainly located and gravity of it. Of course I learned from her proper bitting onto the back in order to help phlegms dissolve and help with spitting out. Then I started to use only non fire suction cups on myself meaning- my family do it for me. It helps a lot as well as bitting the back.

[c.powell]

I was wondering.. i use to jog and exercise after a cupping session and made me feel ALIVE and healthy... Yet i keep reading lately about how you shouldn't strain yourself after cupping? But the new blood flow is invigorating????

[heh]

my dad routinely do cupping and every time he said his body feels much lighter

[cassandrarussell]

What are some pointers when looking for an establishment that provides this service to avoid a bad experience? Great video-thank you

[infuseme]

What "Toxins" is coming out? What the heck are you talking about.

[Your.Uncle.AngMoh]

Way to go, dudes. Over 45, 000 views on a channel with under 900 subs. Sign up and show Dr. Duong some YT love!

Thank you for this basic introduction to cupping.