Medical banks

Medical banks in various modifications have been used as part of alternative medicine by many nationalities since ancient times. Today, they are rarely used as monotherapy, and after the results of some scientific experiments on a given topic, some even doubted their productivity.

But vacuum structures are really capable of being useful if they are operated strictly according to medical prescriptions, medical indications, and factory instructions. If the latter says that they are allowed to be installed exclusively on the back, then you should not self-medicate and install them on the chest or hips.

From antiquity to modern times

For the first time, massage devices of this kind, or rather, their progenitors, began to be used for the treatment and prevention of ailments in the vastness of ancient Egypt. It was on the territory of this state that archaeologists discovered the first official references to a given part.

We are talking about the walls of the Kom Ombo temple, where objects were depicted that clearly resemble today’s classic glass jars. And the temple itself was built about two thousand years ago.

The ancient Egyptians were well versed in folk medicine of that time and cosmetology recipes, so such settings could often be found in the “suitcase” of the then doctor.

But since glass used to be an expensive material, many healers preferred more practical sets based on copper, bronze, organic raw materials like animal horns. In case of accidental overturning of such assistants, an increased probability of their safety remained without loss of the original operational characteristics.

This culture was promoted by Asian healers, because in the territory of the Celestial Empire, four hundred years ago, people already knew exactly how to put the presented devices for massage purposes. There, instead of glass, preference was given to organic ceramics and the ubiquitous bamboo.

Among the relatively poor population, for whom a pharmacy was akin to going to a jewelry store, simply homemade high cups for the tea ceremony were in demand.

It was the Chinese doctors who guessed how great the use of such a simple vacuum mechanism for the treatment of many serious pathologies is. For many years, Asian medical schools compiled something like atlases of the human body with the most sensitive energy and biological points.

So, through trial and error, the sages were able to find out for which specific diseases treatment with such a specific approach would really give a significant result. They also developed official instructions on how to put a whole row of cans to achieve the desired result for a particular disease.

On the territory of Medieval Europe, the use of multi-level tactics was not so common. But over time, even the local barbers got used to using special pots.

Only instead of warming them up and activating vital points, they were preferred to be installed to speed up the process of bloodletting. Even advanced doctors at that time used it. Today, scientists have proven that constant bloodletting only causes harm, because previously the procedures were carried out almost uncontrollably.

Breakthroughs in the use of the canning approach was the 19th century. At that time, the doctor Nikolai Pirogov, well-known in the vastness of Europe, was able to theoretically and practically prove that a heated and correctly installed jar can help with some deviations in well-being. The technique is called external vacuum aspiration. Its action is readily used by modern physicians, even in the face of an abundance of modern alternatives.

Principle of operation

Before starting a session, most people are interested in why therapeutic containers stick to the body. Physics is to be thanked for this – its laws regarding the effect of vacuum on surrounding objects. But for the correct “sticking” you will still have to learn how to install them correctly.

The main goals pursued by an unusual massage are:

• elimination of inflammatory processes of the general course;
• neutralization of pain syndrome;
• increase in immunity resources.

Specific medicinal properties are considered separately depending on the tasks and the current state of health of the victim.

To achieve the goals set, the setting is made to choose from one of two options for can equipment, which differ in material:

• glass;
• polymeric material that is associated with the balloon.

The first version, which called for glass, was often kept “just in case” in the homes of Soviet-era people. Most consumers were attracted by the relatively low price of a remedy for “almost all diseases.”

Some enthusiasts even tried to mount the devices themselves, while the instructions were of little interest to them. But such experiments often led to burns through negligence. Against this background, it becomes clear why not all reviews of this technique are positive. Experts recommend not to self-medicate, but to seek help only from certified aesthetic medicine centers or hospitals.

Regardless of whether Chinese polymer constructions or standard glass models were used, the mechanism of their operation is identical. A vacuum is created inside the container, which allows it to adhere tightly to the skin of the victim.

Due to the pressure exerted from the outside, it is possible to speed up the processes of blood circulation and lymph movement for a short time. The result will please:

• activation of regeneration at the cellular level;
• delivery of nutrients to tissues in the natural volume;
• “awakening” of metabolic processes at a deep level.

Despite the general indications and the expected efficiency, the rules for operating the two categories of equipment still differ somewhat. The master is required not only to know exactly how long to keep the jars on the skin, but also to carefully mount them, without falling out of the scope of biologically active points.

Silicone alternatives are considered to be safer and easier to use. But their impact strength is an order of magnitude lower than glass versions can offer.

Features of manipulation

For such an original massager to be effective, it is not enough just to know in theory how to use them. Even knowing where to buy them with the appropriate quality certificate does not allow you to use their capabilities uncontrollably. The session should be carried out by a qualified physician or cosmetologist.

The areas with the densest muscle layer should become the main areas of contact. The back is perfect for this.

Despite the fact that there is nothing else in the package besides the equipment itself and instructions, the doctor must prepare in advance for the appointment:

• alcohol tincture;
• matches;
• cream or Vaseline;
• additional capacity.

If preference was given to the standard glass version, then the algorithm involves only a few steps.

First, the patient is placed on the stomach in a comfortable position. The doctor should be able to approach the patient from the right side without any obstacles. A warm blanket is placed next to it.

The future “front of work” is being processed. For help, take tweezers or a stick. On the latter, it is necessary to wrap a layer of cotton wool tightly. Moreover, winding should be carried out, moving from the edge, and then fix the end in such a way that it does not slip off accidentally. The back is well lubricated with cream.

A few tablespoons of alcohol tincture are poured into a pre-prepared container, where a stick with wound cotton wool is lowered. When the lump is thoroughly saturated, it is gently squeezed out by pressing cotton wool on the inner edges of the container.

At a safe distance from the patient, the cotton wool is set on fire, and then shaken several times. Such foresight will avoid the risks of getting a hot combustible mixture on the skin of the victim.

With the help of a burning stick, most of the oxygen is burned out of each can. This will provide negative pressure to the container. But at this stage, a significant difficulty arises. Many inexperienced experimenters manage to heat the neck of the cans at the same time, which, when in contact with the skin, provokes burns, followed by transformation into painful blisters.

To help prevent this will only be possible by carrying out the procedure by an experienced health worker.

He will definitely not confuse the heating scheme, knowing that:

• the jar is taken upside down with the left hand;
• hold at an angle of no more than 45 degrees, and not in a clearly horizontal position, as beginners do;
• the stick is slowly introduced inside;
• after burning out oxygen, the device is sharply pulled to the side.

Only after all of the above, the device can be attached to the muscle corset. At the same time, the effectiveness of the impact directly depends on how quickly the manipulation will be performed.

After the entire jar set has been successfully transferred to the back, the cotton wool is stewed. The patient is covered from above with a warm blanket, leaving in this position for approximately 15 minutes. If everything was done according to the protocol, then the containers will be kept stably fixed for the entire specified period.

Then it remains only to remove the cooled equipment. To do this, the doctor takes the top of the jar with his right hand, and with his left presses on the surrounding skin. As soon as it is possible to run at least a little air under the glass, the structure will quickly peel off without significant effort. The back of the patient is again wiped with cotton wool, and the jars are cleaned with a dry rag.

The only important warning when using this technique is the refusal to use kerosene, gasoline, and other technical liquids as a combustible mixture.

Things are much simpler with polymer counterparts. They do not require dangerous actions involving fire or special preparations.

The manipulation scheme is as follows:

1. The doctor applies massage oil to the back.
2. The polymer container is compressed in such a way as to displace most of the air in a natural way.
3. As soon as the entire kit is put up, the doctor records the allotted time, after which the structure is dismantled in the reverse order. First, the jar is tightly squeezed in a fist, so that later it can be detached from the skin without any problems.
4. The back is wiped with a napkin or cotton.

Usually it takes about half an hour of lying under a warm blanket to achieve the desired result.

Is there any practical use

After the results of various studies began to appear in the public domain among consumers of medical services, many began to doubt the productivity of the old canning tactics. But even new experiments have confirmed that this method has a therapeutic effect, but subject to the protocol for installing cans.

Most often, the therapist prescribes such a course of adjunctive therapy in conjunction with medication or other type of treatment for pain in the lower back or cervical region. We are talking about the pain of a chronic course, which is often caused by a sedentary lifestyle, poor heredity, and residual effects of a recent illness. Already at 3-4 visits, the pain will not only manifest itself actively, but the discomfort in the spine will gradually disappear.

Some pediatricians offer their wards to use the tactics presented to stimulate the activity of a number of internal organs. Here the principle is based on the same atlas of biologically active zones of the human body. If the procedure is performed by an experienced massage therapist or an expert in oriental medicine, then he will quickly determine a number of points that can help alleviate the condition when the kidneys or some other internal organs are destabilized.

But most often, specific massage is positioned as an auxiliary measure for diagnosed respiratory diseases. But not many people know that with bronchitis it is strictly forbidden to use such a popular strategy.

Because of this, doctors strongly recommend that you consult with your doctor before starting the course in order to eliminate the risks of possible relative and absolute contraindications. The district police officer must prescribe an examination to clarify the diagnosis.

With a classic cold, to attract cans, you do not have to sit through the entire manipulation according to the template. It is enough just to lubricate the back with special oil, and then install only two dry cans at the right points. With their help, you will need to perform massage movements in a circular and rectilinear vector.

The total time spent on such artificial tissue stimulation is no more than ten minutes. But to achieve the desired result, you will have to prepare for a daily visit to the treatment room.

To level the negative symptoms of a cold, doctors usually use an algorithm for moving equipment from the shoulders to the xiphoid process. It is believed that this is the most optimal combination suitable for this disease.

The patient is left under a warm blanket for about half an hour, provided that the ambient temperature reaches 18 degrees. This approach has a beneficial effect on the speedy removal of sputum that accumulates in the lungs. So it will come out in a short time to get rid of the accumulated secretions with the remnants of the waste products of pathogens that clog the respiratory tract.

If you want to achieve a more significant result in severe colds, it is better to use 10 to 14 pieces of equipment. They are installed at a distance of about five centimeters in relation to each other.

Next, he is invited to lie down in a calm position for about 15 minutes under the covers so that the metabolic processes wake up. The result of a conscientious course of therapy will allow you to overcome congestion in the lungs, as well as significantly strengthen the immune system. Outwardly, this will be expressed in a decrease in cough, as well as a gradual decrease in redness in the throat.

Despite the fact that contraindications to exploitation prescribe to refuse such assistance in case of diagnosed bronchitis of any type, banks can be involved as its prevention. Some doctors advise people who are prone to bronchial lesions to prepare in advance for the next seasonal outbreak of colds. To do this, it is worth signing up for an immunity support program using vacuum exposure in the fall and spring.

When Benefit Turns Harm

In addition to quality control of the fulfillment of the prescription and the scheme for installing containers on the skin, in order to achieve the promised effectiveness, contraindication factors should be taken into account.

Some consumers like to “play around” with them at home without a prior confirmed diagnosis. Due to the fact that people try to help themselves with pneumonia or elevated body temperature on their own, this only harms an already exhausted body.

The opposite to the expected result is explained by the same physical laws, which are based on the effect of vacuum on the skin. With strong suction, blood flow increases in the area of ​​​​the stuck neck.

But if, in a good scenario, this helps to restore metabolism, then if there are contraindications, this turns into the reasons for the entry of pathogens into the deeper layers of the body.

With the awakened active blood flow, the infection spreads an order of magnitude faster, reaching even distant parts of the body. Because of this, the list of contraindications looks quite logical, covering the following pathological conditions:

• oncological neoplasms of benign and malignant course with any localization, and not only on the back or in the organs of the respiratory system;
• acute course of laryngitis;
• pneumonia;
• tracheitis;
• bronchitis;
• elevated temperature with borders of more than 37,5 degrees;
• cardiovascular disease, including hypertension.

All those who have fallen victim to skin diseases will have to refuse such help. We are talking about classic dermatitis, inflammatory processes, as well as infection with fungi. Even corns and eczema were banned.

You should not make an appointment for people who are forced to undergo specialized steroid treatment due to a chronic or exacerbated illness. Here it is better to wait for its completion, and only then raise immunity.

Women have to be especially careful, since early pregnancy up to the second trimester are contraindications to manipulation. This also includes problems related to violations of normal blood clotting or bleeding.

Allergy cases are considered separately. Here it is important to take into account the possible response of the body not only to the means for processing the equipment or the back. If the intervention is carried out with silicone inserts, then it is required to exclude the risks of allergies to the components of the modern modification of cans.

Also, you should not conduct sessions with people who have mental disorders, or simply increased nervous excitability.

Absolute contraindications affected the general depletion of the body, regardless of the primary source of what happened. Also on the list were tuberculosis, pneumonia, the stage of exacerbation of any chronic disease.

Regardless of the purpose for which the equipment is used, it should not be installed dangerously close to the area of ​​​​the heart, spine and kidneys.

Only following such simple precepts will make it possible to avoid the negative development of the scenario with all the ensuing negative consequences for the victim.

The effectiveness of the method for children

Treatment and prevention with the help of cupping methods is carried out even in relation to children. But only if they reach the age of three. Due to the fact that at a younger age the body has not yet finished forming even the most important parts and developing functional principles, you should not experiment with babies.

Separately, babies should be considered, including adolescents who have a lean physique or have a pronounced nervous excitability. It is strictly forbidden for such young patients to use the presented method.

All other special patients can use vacuum therapy in the absence of profile contraindications. Many therapists insist on alternating cupping manipulations with sticking mustard plasters. This option does an excellent job as part of a comprehensive treatment for a cold or a disease with a cough.

At the same time, vacuum structures cannot be used on a daily basis. Instead, children should be given a break of at least two days. During this time, the victim must have time to recover in order for the subsequent session to have the desired effect. Otherwise, you can only blur the overall clinical picture, or worsen your health.

Doctors who issue a referral for a visit to such a diagnostic room insist that the parents explain to the baby the importance of the session before the appointment. This will allow the child not to be afraid at the most crucial moment. Also, experts insist that it is best to put the banks in the late afternoon, when the young family member is already getting ready for bed. Immediately after removing the structure from the back, the baby can go to bed wrapped in a warm blanket.

Many modern scientific researchers argue that treatment with this approach is the last century. They argue this by the fact that if the task is not performed correctly, a whole heap of adverse consequences hangs over the patient. They also advise using innovative strategies that are often less traumatic for a still fragile body.

Supporters of the method operate on the fact that the benefits of a vacuum have been proven, and the practice of installing cans has not lost its relevance for far from the first era.

Against this background, we can conclude that in the absence of classical contraindications, fever, an allergic reaction and individual intolerance, it is a good idea to include a cupping course with the permission of a doctor. The recommendation applies equally to both adults and children over the age of three.