10/02/2025
✨ Cupping Marks ≠ Bruises ✨
Ever had cupping and worried about the “bruises”?
They’re not bruises at all!
👉 Bruises come from trauma — broken vessels, pain, and tenderness.
👉 Cupping marks come from gentle suction — increased circulation, release of stagnation, and usually no pain.
In TCM, the color of the marks offers insight:
🔴 Bright red = heat/acute condition
🟣 Purple/dark = blood stasis
🟤 Brownish = long-term stagnation
💗 Light/no marks = little stagnation or deficiency.
So next time you see cupping marks, remember:
They’re signs of healing, not injury. 🌿
I specialize in back, neck and shoulder pain. No tipping. No up charging for deeper pressure, essential oils, hot rocks or cupping.