Does cupping help wrist pain?

Yes, especially excellent for forearm muscle tension affecting the wrist.

Does moxibustion help the wrist?

Yes, especially excellent for cold-type wrist pain and chronic stiffness.

Can physical therapy alone heal wrist pain?

For mild cases yes; chronic/severe cases need combined approach.

Do you also do wrist traction therapy?

Yes, gentle wrist traction available for stiff wrists and carpal tunnel.

What effect does infrared therapy provide?

Deep heat therapy improves circulation, relieves pain, and aids muscle relaxation.

How long do cupping marks last?

5–10 days typically; harmless and not bruising.

What is ICT (interferential current) therapy?

Mid-frequency electrical stimulation that penetrates deep for pain relief.

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Cupping & Physical Therapy

We apply it mainly to the forearm rather than the wrist, because the muscles that move the fingers and wrist are concentrated in the forearm. Wet cupping is not performed for patients on anticoagulants, with a bleeding tendency, with diabetes, or during pregnancy.

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