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About Hijama (Wet Cupping Therapy)
Hijama, also known as wet cupping therapy, is a traditional yet clinical method of removing stagnant blood and promoting circulation. At Body Motion Therapy, we use sterile, single-use equipment to ensure a safe and effective treatment.
Benefits of Hijama
Detoxification
Removes toxins and metabolic waste from the body, promoting overall health and well-being.
Pain Relief
Reduces pain and inflammation by releasing endorphins and improving blood flow to affected areas.
Improved Circulation
Enhances blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs for optimal function.
Conditions It Can Help
A growing body of research shows that wet cupping significantly reduces pain intensity and improves disability in chronic back and neck conditions. For example, a systematic review of 611 studies found cupping therapy produced statistically significant reductions in pain scores in adults with chronic back pain (Moura et al., 2018).
Another meta-analysis published in 2022 showed wet cupping effectively reduces pain intensity and improves quality of life in adults with low back pain (Shen et al., 2022).
How this helps you — By improving local circulation, easing muscle and fascial tension, and altering pain perception, the technique supports greater mobility and reduced discomfort in neck, shoulder and back regions.
Research indicates that cupping may benefit headache and migraine sufferers by influencing neural-vascular mechanisms and neurogenic inflammation (Cao et al., 2012).
Additionally, a review suggests cupping has measurable effects on the autonomic nervous system, which plays a key role in how our nervous system perceives and responds to head and facial pain (Kakouris et al., 2021).
What this means for you — When you’re suffering recurrent headaches or migraine-type discomfort, improving the nervous system’s regulation and reducing tension in supporting structures can help reduce frequency and severity.
A systematic review found that wet cupping leads to reductions in inflammatory biomarkers (such as IL-6, TNF-α) and improved markers of immune regulation (Chen et al., 2023).
Other investigations show cupping improves subcutaneous blood flow and may help rebalance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activity (Mirtz & Perle, 2019).
How it benefits you — Enhanced local circulation and reduced inflammation support recovery, tissue healing, and the body’s natural immune response — especially useful when standard approaches have stalled.
Evidence suggests that cupping influences autonomic nervous system activity (heart-rate variability) and may improve markers of stress and recovery (Chen & Tang, 2025).
By promoting a shift toward parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) dominance, cupping supports relaxation, lowers muscle tension and may help improve mood and sleep quality (Brown et al., 2022).
Why this matters — Stress and unresolved tension impact your nervous system, posture, circulation and tissue health. By addressing these, cupping supports holistic recovery, not just symptomatic relief.
FAQ
Hijama involves making small, superficial incisions on the skin and applying cups to draw out stagnant blood. The process is performed by trained therapists using sterile equipment.
When performed by qualified practitioners using sterile equipment, Hijama is generally safe. At Body Motion Therapy, we prioritize safety and hygiene in all our treatments.
The frequency of Hijama sessions depends on individual needs and health conditions. Our therapists will assess your situation and recommend a suitable treatment plan.
Hijama can benefit individuals with various conditions, including pain, inflammation, fatigue, and circulatory issues. It is also used by athletes for recovery and performance enhancement.
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Private Health Fund Rebates
Body Motion Therapy is registered with the following private health funds for eligible rebates on remedial massage and manual therapy, depending on your extras cover.
Eligibility and rebate amounts depend on your individual extras cover and policy limits. Please confirm your entitlements directly with your health fund prior to your appointment.
