Pain Management, Cupping, and Moxa Techinques

Relieve Body Pain with Cupping and Moxa Techniques

With the aid of cupping and moxa techniques, we at Acupuncture at Riverside offer traditional medical treatments that can relieve you of body pain, stimulate your body's energy to give you better health, and alleviate pain.

How does cupping work?

A therapist places cups on your skin to create suction in Cupping therapy, an ancient alternative medicine. It can be used for a number of purposes, including pain relief, inflammation relief, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and deep-tissue massage.

What is a Moxibustion Therapy?

Burning dried plant materials called "moxa" on or very near the surface of the skin is called Moxibustion. Warming and invigorating the flow of Qi in the body and eliminating pathogenic influences are the goals.



Moxas are compressed into sticks or poles that resemble large cigars after being ignited and allowed to smolder, creating a very penetrating form of heat. It is also helpful for treating pain, digestive problems, arthritis, ulcers, muscle cramps, and more.