After cupping marks are not bruises and will resolve within a few days. Patients are encouraged to increase their water intake to help facilitate the timely resolution of the cupping marks.
Cupping is not a painful procedure. Patients report feeling a slight pull from the cupping and an occasional pinch, both situations, if uncomfortable, can be easily remedied. Once the cupping is over, patients may feel a little itchy, this is normal and resolves quickly.
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