This refers to a natural method, used in Western folk tradition and widely known in the Eastern one, present in various traditional medicines recognized by the WHO, and allowed in physiotherapy. Glass cups are placed on the skin and perform a suction action due to the vacuum formed inside. This causes a transient influx of blood (hyperemia), with beneficial neuroreflex effects, including:
- Local stimulating and neuroconnective relaxation action of the area where they are applied.
- Local action of inflammation relief and renewal of the blood flow of the underlying tissues.
- Reflective and distant action on Trigger Points and/or points on the oriental meridians.
- These are precise, gentle and non-invasive methodologies, used to address various issues of osteo-articular, visceral, digestive nature, and other dysfunctions.