Why do I have back pain after cupping?

Cupping is a therapy in Chinese Traditional Medicine and is very popular in society. Many people who have dampness in their bodies will use cupping to remove the dampness. Many young people who want to lose weight believe that cupping can help them lose weight, so they also join the cupping army. Cupping has many benefits, such as relaxing muscles and tendons and removing moisture, but improper operation may lead to adverse consequences. So, what is the reason for back pain after cupping?

Reason 1: Cupping is to use the cup as an auxiliary tool, through oil, gas, and fire, to cause local congestion and swelling, thereby expelling toxins from the body. The blisters may be caused by excessive force during the cupping or alcohol burns on the local skin. After cupping, the skin pores are open. If you are slightly affected by wind and cold, it will easily invade the body and cause back pain. Both of these conditions can cause back pain. It is recommended that patients should avoid wind after cupping, avoid catching cold on their backs, and take warming measures. In addition, do not touch water within two hours after cupping.

Reason 2: After cupping, lactic acid in the muscles will be released, which usually takes two or three days to be absorbed. This is a normal phenomenon of muscle metabolism. So the muscles are sore after cupping.

Reason three: Excessive cold in the body or excessive negative pressure in the cup during cupping, which leads to skin congestion or prolonged compression of surrounding soft tissues causing discomfort. It is recommended to observe carefully and pay attention to whether there are blisters around the local area to avoid scratching and infection. If there is no obvious ulceration, local hot compress can be applied to promote rapid absorption of blood stasis. Patients are advised to drink more water to promote excretion. At the same time, they should pay attention to shortening the cupping time next time. If they have a cold or their body resistance is low, it is best not to cupping.