Wet vs Dry Cupping: What's the Difference?
Dry cupping
Cups are applied with suction and left in place or moved gently over the skin. The skin is not cut. It leaves round marks that fade over days.
Wet cupping (Hijama)
After brief suction, the cup is removed, small superficial incisions are made with sterile equipment, and cups are re-applied to draw a small amount of blood.
Choosing
Dry cupping is often chosen for muscle tightness, wet cupping for traditional or Sunnah reasons. Wet cupping carries more infection and bleeding considerations, so hygiene and suitability screening matter.
Evidence for either is limited; neither is a cure. See Hijama therapy in Lahore.
Meet Dr. Sabia Ali
Licensed Physiotherapist & Hijama Practitioner, practising in Lahore, Pakistan. Qualifications include a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and AHPC licensure, and she is a certified Hijama practitioner.
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This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical advice. Outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed.