Currently, the treatment of cough with cups is a thing of the past, and, probably, in many families this method has long been forgotten. Why did banks effectively treat colds, bronchitis, neuralgia before, and the ailment receded, so this treatment worked?
This technique is effective by creating a vacuum. During cupping, the skin is pulled into their space, thereby improving blood circulation in the area of application. The tissues receive the necessary nutrition, lymph outflow occurs, pain disappears, immune processes are restored.
The place where the skin is drawn into the jar begins to be intensively supplied with oxygen and other nutrients. Thanks to such biochemical reactions, metabolic processes are accelerated, as a result of which immune protection is renewed.
If you perform vacuum massage with jars, you can achieve normalization of skin firmness and elasticity, as well as increase the tone of the muscular system.
Not so long ago, banks made of modern materials began to appear in the pharmacy network. You can purchase glass jars made of high-quality tempered glass, with a volume of 30-70 ml. The setting of such cans is necessarily done with the use of fire.
Also on sale are polymer cans, which are installed without improvised means by compressing and applying to the desired area.
There are also glass jars with a rubber balloon. The principle of their operation is identical with polymer banks.
Whatever cans the patient purchases at the pharmacy, the main thing is to know when the vacuum method will be useful, and in which ones it can be harmful. Many patients have the opinion that banks are placed on the back only when coughing, but this is not so. Before moving on to the question of the very method of cupping therapy, let's get acquainted with the indications and contraindications for cupping.
In what cases can medical cups be beneficial?
There are a number of diseases and individual symptoms in which cupping will speed up recovery, they are as follows:
- bronchopneumonia;
- tracheobronchitis;
- pneumonia;
- pleurisy;
- cough in various pathologies of the respiratory system;
- radiculitis;
- myositis;
- neuralgia;
- other.
Banks are allowed to be placed outside the acute period of the disease, when the body temperature does not exceed 37.3 degrees, and only with the permission of the doctor.
Contraindications
Putting cans when coughing, like mustard plasters, should be done with caution, observing the permitted areas. It is impossible to distribute banks along the spine, in the area of the heart and chest (in women), in the kidney zone.
- high body temperature;
- in the acute period of the disease;
- cancer processes;
- thrombosis;
- heart disease;
- tubinfection;
- heart failure;
- blood pathology;
- tendency to bleed;
- hypertension;
- excessive formation of moles;
- immunodeficiency states.
Unfavorable areas for the installation of cans are injured areas of the skin, its changes in the form of warts, wen, atheromas and other pathologies.
If the patient does not tolerate the procedure well, for example, the patient becomes ill, hot, pulse quickens, dizzy, sick, mental overexcitation appears, then in this case, vacuum treatment can be attributed to individual intolerance. Contraindications m also include the duration of the procedure for more than 30 minutes (banks put a maximum of 20 minutes).
The question often arises: “Is it possible to put cans in small children with a cough that does not go away for a long time?”. For babies, the elderly, pregnant and lactating women, this procedure is considered a contraindication.
The method of installing medical cups on the back
Is it possible to put cans when coughing on the chest? There is no need for this, because the back zone is the most acceptable area. The most difficult thing is to put glass jars, because. their staging requires special skills. Let's take a closer look at glass jar supply technology. So, first you need to prepare the following improvised means:
- thick glass jars;
- tweezers;
- alcohol;
- burner for medical purposes;
- cotton wool;
- vaseline or other fat;
- sheet;
- towel;
- pillow.
The patient is placed on a bed or couch covered with a sheet. The position of the patient should be head down, i.e. on the stomach. For convenience, so that it is comfortable to lie down for 20 minutes, you can clasp the pillow with your hands.
The patient's back is generously lubricated with fat (Vaseline, cream, or special means for massage). Then we install the burner to protect our hands from burns as much as possible. Wrap cotton wool around the tweezers, soak it in alcohol, and set it on fire.
When the fire flares up, with quick movements, the wick is inserted inside the jar, which is tilted with the hole down. After that, the bank is immediately placed on the back. The performer of this procedure should check the quality of the installation by eye. Visually, you can see how the skin becomes purple and drawn into the jar.
If there is no such effect, it is better to reinstall the jar, because. in a few minutes it will most likely fall off. When all the jars have taken their places on the back, the patient is covered with a clean sheet, and covered with a woolen blanket on top.
On average, this procedure takes from 8 to 12 cans, depending on the size of the back. The procedure lasts 15 minutes. The patient should lie still without making unnecessary movements. The first time procedure is no more than 10 minutes, if the patient is comfortable, then the duration of vacuum therapy is gradually increased to 20 minutes.
When the therapy time comes to an end, it is necessary to carefully remove the cans. To do this, the bank is slightly taken to the side, i.e. tilt slightly, while fingers press the skin at the very edge of contact between the back and the glass vessel. When all the cans are removed, the patient's skin is wiped with a towel.
Be sure to put on warm underwear, go to bed, and do not get up for at least an hour. It is better to do this procedure before going to bed so that the patient can warm up well.
When coughing, banks are placed until the sputum almost completely leaves the tracheobronchial tree, whether there is an effect, the second or third procedure will show.
How to put cans on your back with bronchitis
Polymer banks and devices with cylinders, their features
There are special instructions for these types of cans, and special preparation before use is not needed. It should be noted that the therapeutic effect of these devices is weaker, and the skin is not so strongly drawn into the space of the considered devices.
After the removal of polymer jars, there are no such distinct marks as when using ordinary glass jars with the use of fire.
The popularity of polymer cans and their analogues with cylinders lies in the wide use of these funds not only for the treatment of respiratory organs, but also for other purposes. They are quite often placed on various areas of the human body, of course, only on the recommendation of a doctor.
No matter what disease, or just when coughing, banks are not installed, always follow the instructions for use exactly.
The effect of cans - how quickly does it appear?
Even a doctor can't answer this question for sure. It all depends on the disease with which we had to face. If, for example, we are dealing with tracheobronchitis, the patient has a cough, the temperature is about 37.2 degrees, then vacuum treatment can give an effect literally from the first procedures.
When doctors have to deal with an obvious bacterial infection - the patient has acute bronchitis or pneumonia, then banks generally fade into the background, waiting in the wings (remission period), when their appointment will be safe.
At the time of recovery, banks can only be used in complex therapy, because. bacterial flora cannot be defeated by improving blood circulation. This treatment necessarily includes antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and other agents.
Important! In no case should banks be installed in acute pneumonia. This can lead to ruptures of the lung tissue in certain layers.
Zones for the installation of cans for coughing and other pathologies
For all types of cough, regardless of whether it is wet or dry, cans are placed only on the back area. In rare cases, more often in men, the right side of the chest is involved.
For other pathologies, those areas are selected where the vacuum method will bring the maximum effect without harm to health. So, let's define these zones with a projection on the symptoms of diseases:
- calf of the leg - scanty menstrual flow;
- back of the head - migraine, dizziness, fainting;
- thigh (rear part) - purulent inflammatory processes of the gluteal region;
- neck - convulsive manifestations;
- heel area - gout, menstrual irregularity;
- chin part of the face - dental e and ENT diseases;
- navel - pain during menstruation;
- thigh (inner part) - hemorrhoids, hernia, gout;
- the area between the shoulder blades - headache, neck, shoulder pain;
- area under the knee - pain in the patella;
- thigh (outer part) - neurological problems.
On the presented zones, vacuum massage is mainly carried out, i.e. jars do not “suck” for a certain time, but perform massage movements with them.
Features of vacuum massage with cups
Vacuum massage is used both for coughing and other diseases. The first procedure is performed within 5 minutes. Then the duration of the procedure is gradually increased, bringing the duration of the treatment session up to 15 minutes. The course of treatment averages from 5 to 15 procedures. To better get acquainted with this technique, it is better to watch a video course that will allow you to learn this technique at home.
After the vacuum procedure, a classic manual massage is immediately performed for five minutes. The patient then rests for at least one hour. Cupping or massage should be carried out only when the person is completely relaxed, then the effect of the treatment will be maximum.
How to perform vacuum massage
Cough is treated not only with drugs. A painful attack can also be eliminated with folk remedies, for example, using medical cups. It is an effective cold remedy that was known to the ancient Egyptians. This is evidenced by archaeological finds and deciphered hieroglyphs. The ancient Chinese healers also knew the recipe for using healing vessels, who used bamboo and ceramics for their production.
Compared with other methods of therapy, the use of cans has a number of positive features.
- Improves blood microcirculation in the skin and internal organs.
- Helps to increase immunity.
- Stimulates metabolic processes in tissues.
- Accelerates cell regeneration.
- Reduces pain in the chest.
- Facilitates the course of the disease.
- Helps relieve cough.
- Does not cause side effects.
- The procedure is affordable and simple, as it is based on simple laws of physics.
- Harmoniously combined with other types of treatment.
Manipulations are carried out in inflammatory processes of the lungs and bronchi - during the transition of dry cough to a productive form.
The technology of applying the technique is aimed at creating a vacuum between the skin and the jar. To do this, a lit wick, previously moistened with alcohol, is placed in a medical vessel for a few seconds. Oxygen burns in a closed space. The jar sticks to the skin surface and compresses it. There is a rupture of capillaries and blood flow to the desired part of the body increases.
How to put jars for colds
The method of installing healing jars depends on the material from which they are made. The medical industry produces two types of products.
- Glass is a classic.
- Silicone is a modern option, since the items were originally used for massage.
To properly put banks on your back with a cold, you need to follow a certain procedure.
Instructions for the use of glass containers.
- Clean glass jars are checked for defects. In case of the slightest damage, the vessel cannot be used.
- The patient is placed on the stomach. The surface must be solid.
- The back is lubricated with cream, massage oil or petroleum jelly. Such manipulations provide free movement of cans on the surface of the skin.
- Make a wick from tweezers, a spatula or a knitting needle.
- The end of the wick is wrapped with cotton.
- The fiber mass is moistened with alcohol, set on fire.
- The jar is held at an angle of 45 0 C.
- The wick is placed in the container for 2-3 seconds, no longer, so as not to harm the patient. Otherwise, there is a chance that the jar will burst or cause a burn on the skin.
- You need to act quickly: the vessel is applied to the selected place in the region of the bronchi and lungs.
- Neighboring banks are placed at a distance of 3-4 cm from each other.
- The patient is wrapped in a warm blanket.
- Glassware is removed after half an hour.
- Devices are removed carefully: pry with fingers and let air into the jar.
- After the procedure, the back is smeared with cream.
Instructions for use of silicone jars.
- The back of the patient is abundantly lubricated with any fatty substance.
- The silicone device is squeezed with two fingers in the middle, applied to the right place.
- The fixation of the can depends on the force of compression.
- The duration of the first procedure is 2 minutes.
- The time is gradually increased to 10-12 minutes.
- The interval between treatment measures is from 36 to 48 hours.
- Products with a new procedure, it is desirable to put on different parts of the body.
- If bruises appear, they disappear in half a month.
Banks for colds are used in different quantities. It all depends on the age of the patient. Adults are entitled to 10 to 16 cans per procedure, a child -
Restrictions on the use of cans
Despite the fact that cough cups are beneficial, they should absolutely not be used in the following cases.
- Heart diseases.
- Diagnosed oncology.
- Skin diseases.
- Lack of weight.
- Purulent inflammation of the respiratory organs.
- Early pregnancy.
- Diseases of the blood.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis.
- Nervous tension.
- Increased body temperature - from 37.5 0 C.
- Banks for children from cough are recommended to be used from the age of 12 with normal physical development. Before this age, the procedure is contraindicated.
- Banks should not be placed on the spine. They are located side by side - at a distance of 3-4 cm.
Cupping massage - an effective remedy for colds
With a cold accompanied by a cough, it is useful to do cupping massage. To do this, use one glass or silicone container. Experts prefer the latter option, as it allows you to adjust the intensity of the vacuum created. The treatment procedure requires the following steps.
- The back of the patient is warmed up with massage movements using mittens or washcloths.
- Lubricate with cream or massage oil.
- Install a vacuum jar. It is inconvenient to act with two such objects.
- The container is rhythmically rotated, moving from bottom to top, along the lines of lymph movement. In the process of massage, it is not necessary to treat one area for a long time. The vessel is constantly moved over the surface, returning to its original place. You can make movements from the shoulders towards the shoulder blades.
- The jar leaves a red color, causing a little pain.
- The procedure lasts 8-10 minutes.
- The patient is wrapped up and left warm for half an hour. He must sweat well. Doctors advise to drink a lot of mineral water or green tea during the wrap.
- Cupping massage is carried out in a day or two. The greatest effect is achieved at room temperature +18 0 С.
- The general course of treatment depends on the characteristics of the skin and the general condition of the person.
Cupping massage promotes the removal of pathogenic fluid from the lungs and bronchi, facilitates breathing. The ancient technique is still used in official medicine. It helps to quickly cope with colds and painful coughs.
Treatment of osteochondrosis should occur in several ways, that is, in a complex way. It includes not only taking medications, but also carrying out physical procedures. One of these are cans for osteochondrosis, which are placed on the back, lower back or neck, and are also used as a massage. But not everyone knows how to put banks on the back with osteochondrosis correctly, and whether they really give a positive result in the treatment of this disease.
Cupping massage is indicated for spinal therapy. There are no side effects after it, unlike many drugs, so it is also allowed for children. D This procedure is an auxiliary therapy for osteochondrosis. This ailment cannot be cured by massages alone. The main goal of cupping procedures is to reduce the symptoms that appear with osteochondrosis of various stages. The effectiveness of this technique appears due to the flow of blood to the soft tissues. Thanks to this, the following positive actions are achieved:
- Pain is relieved;
- Improves blood circulation;
- The clamped muscles of the affected area relax;
- Stress is relieved, the feeling of fatigue disappears;
- The activity of nerve endings is activated;
- Stimulation of cell metabolism;
- Increases the efficiency of internal organs.
A good effect is achieved in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with banks using a vacuum. After all, insufficient blood circulation can be the result of adverse consequences, and this technique will help restore normal blood flow after several procedures.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with banks should be carried out comprehensively and only after consulting your doctor.
Contraindications for the procedure
Banks for osteochondrosis of the cervical, lumbar and thoracic can not be placed at the time of exacerbation of this disease. The reason is increased blood flow, which can lead to the development of inflammation in the tissues. There are also several other contraindications, namely:
- Severe toxicosis;
- Inflammatory process in the body;
- Manifestations of a rash on the body;
- Tuberculosis in the active stage;
- Problems of the cardiovascular system;
- Hepatitis of various types;
- Epilepsy;
- kidney failure;
- High blood pressure;
- oncological diseases;
- The period after the operation;
- Fresh injuries and hematomas of the skin in the back;
- Varicose veins and all other venous ailments.
Given the individual intolerance to this type of massage, you should definitely visit a physiotherapist before the procedure itself.
How to set banks correctly?
Massage with cans can be carried out in only three ways, namely by acting mechanically on the painful area or using the technique of static and dynamic vacuum. It is strictly forbidden to massage the spine itself, the mammary glands, as well as the area of \u200b\u200bthe heart and kidneys!
The technology of conducting the cervical spine (mechanically) is simple and painless. It consists of the following stages:
- Skin preparation. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly, warm oil or cream to the area of the body where the procedure will be performed. This is to prevent bruising.
- Movements are made in circles (without affecting the 7th vertebra, the most convex part of the spinal column). The time for this procedure is 2 minutes.
Other ways to carry out the procedure
Static vacuum therapy for osteochondrosis of the back and neck is carried out in the following sequence:
- The patient should lie on his stomach or sit down (depending on which part of the spine they will be placed on).
- Next, cotton wool is taken with tweezers. It is immersed in alcohol and set on fire.
- With the help of burning cotton wool, we heat the jar inside. You don't need to do this for a long time. For a few seconds, put cotton wool inside the container.
- After that, it is quickly necessary to put the heated jar on the back, at a distance of 5 cm from the diseased part of the spine.
- The procedure takes 30 minutes.
- After this time, give the patient a drink of warm tea and cover him with a blanket or blanket.
In fact, heating the jar is not needed to keep it hot, but to remove oxygen from it. As a result, a vacuum is created inside, which forms a thrust with a therapeutic effect.
Conducting dynamic vacuum therapy requires the following sequence:
- Banks for osteochondrosis of the cervical region should be placed in a sitting position.
- Then apply petroleum jelly or cream to the affected area of the spine.
- Take one can.
- Then repeat heating the jar with cotton wool and tweezers.
- Bring it directly to the area to be massaged.
- When the skin is drawn into the jar, start from top to bottom and vice versa to carry out smooth movements. The duration of this procedure is 10 minutes.
If you use silicone or plastic jars, then you do not need to douse them with fire from the inside. You just need to squeeze it in the middle before installation, install it on the skin and then release it.
If you put jars on a child, then the vacuum must be dosed, not squeezed too much. This is due to the fact that the skin of a child is more tender than adults. And for children under 3 years old, such a procedure is generally prohibited.
Conclusion on the topic
To achieve effectiveness in the treatment of osteochondrosis with cupping massage, it is enough to follow the correct sequence in its implementation.
Cupping therapy does not always have a beneficial effect on the body. In some situations, there are contraindications to such a method of treatment. Now, if you apply this technique during the development of an inflammatory process in the body, then it will do more harm than good. Therefore, it is not recommended to self-medicate, you should seek the advice of your doctor. Be healthy!
Previously, medical banks were in almost every home. Today we forgot about them. But this procedure gives a tangible positive result in many diseases. In this article, we will explain how and where to put banks Right.
But first, let's explain a little the mechanism of action of medical cups. Under the influence of vacuum in the jar, the skin is drawn in, the vessels expand and are damaged, and deep under the skin, blood flow increases, metabolism accelerates, and tissue nutrition improves. These processes contribute to the rapid resorption of inflammation.
Recommended put banks with diseases of the respiratory tract (bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.), with neuralgia, radiculitis, myositis. But cans also have contraindications: in no case should put banks with tuberculosis, viral pneumonia, oncological diseases, in the presence of acne. Also, jars are not placed for people with an unbalanced psyche and patients with a body temperature above 38 degrees.
How much and where to put banks for different diseases? With inflammation of the muscles and nerves, banks are placed directly on the sore spot. In case of respiratory disease - on the back, on the sides of the spine and under the shoulder blades. Sometimes banks can be placed in front, strictly observing the following rules: they should not be placed on the left side (vacuum and hot heat will harm the heart); women are contraindicated put banks on the chest, because they can cause disease of the mammary glands. If men have hair growing in the place where he wants to put the jars, then they must be shaved off, otherwise the quality of the procedure will noticeably decrease.
An adult is given 10-16 cans, it all depends on the area of placement. The child is recommended 6-8 pieces. Do not forget that dark bruises remain after cans, which will completely disappear only after 2-3 weeks.
We have dealt with the where to put banks, now we will tell you exactly how to do it. You will need petroleum jelly (it will reduce the chance of burns and prevent air from getting under the jars), a wick (a piece of cotton wrapped around a metal rod, such as scissors, a knitting needle, tweezers), alcohol, a towel, a warm blanket and dry, clean jars. Lay the patient on his stomach, lubricate his back with Vaseline. Soak the wick in alcohol and light it. Take the jar in your left hand, insert the burning wick into the jar with your right hand, hold for 1-2 seconds and immediately apply the jar to the skin of your back. If you do everything right, the jar will immediately stick and begin to suck the skin into itself.
Put banks necessary at a distance of 3-5 cm from each other. After you put all the jars, cover them with a towel, and on top with a warm blanket, grabbing the back of the patient's head. An adult should lie down like this for about 15 minutes, and a child - no more than 10 minutes. 5 minutes after installation, check if the jars are holding well on the back. If some fell off, put it back on.
Banks must be removed carefully. Do not under any circumstances pull them up. Slightly move the jar aside and gently press your finger into the skin near the edge of the jar. Air will begin to be sucked into the jar, and it will be easily removed. After removing all the jars, gently wipe off the remaining Vaseline, wrap the patient warmly and leave him to lie down for another 30 minutes.
Banks can be placed in children starting from the second year of life. Banks should not be used after age 60
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on the outer side of the thigh.
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A few decades ago, putting cans on your back was considered a common procedure. This method was used in the complex treatment of many pathological processes. Most often, these were diseases of the musculoskeletal system, as well as a cold and all the consequences arising from it.
In accordance with new trends, it has become unfashionable to put cans; over time, this manipulation has become less and less common and has practically disappeared. In pharmacy chains, you can find new modifications of cans that differ from the traditional version, and also have a different setting technology. Further information on how to properly place medical cups on your back when coughing, what should be the duration of therapy, as well as possible indications and contraindications.
Purpose of the procedure
In order for the metabolic processes in the body to accelerate, it is worth provoking a powerful release of biologically active ingredients, and for this you need banks. When placing a glass vessel on the skin, blood microcirculation improves, and, as a result, the flow of nutrients to the affected organs increases, this is especially true for colds
The area of the skin where the jar will be placed will begin to turn red due to the flow of blood to it, and also, due to the specific shape of the vessel, a vacuum effect is created. In Chinese medicine, this method of treatment was very popular, so it is used for bronchitis, osteochondrosis, painful spasms in the back, lower back and joints. Positive results of treatment are based on the creation of a vacuum.
A glass container is placed on the skin and sticks to the skin, and as a result, blood microcirculation improves, and lymph outflow in nearby organs and tissue structures is accelerated. The nutrition of tissues returns to normal, a slight analgesic effect develops, and the protective properties of the body increase. The recovery period, in the presence of inflammatory pathologies, is significantly reduced.
If you carry out massage movements with the help of cans, you can increase muscle tone, eliminate soreness, and also increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Varieties of cans
At present, in pharmacy chains you can find several varieties of glass containers. For example:
- classic glass;
- glass with a rubber balloon;
- polymeric.
Classic jars are made of tempered glass and have thick walls. The average volume of such a vessel is about 70 ml. The edges of the vessel are slightly thickened, this allows not to damage the patient's skin during the procedure. For manipulation, you will need an open flame, which can be done with tweezers, on which cotton wool is wound, previously soaked in alcohol. In order to properly place glass containers in this way, it is necessary to master certain skills, and do everything with care in order to avoid burns.
When placing cans with a rubber balloon, it is impossible to get injured, since there is no source of fire
The second option is glass containers with a rubber balloon. Outwardly, it resembles a mixture of the classic version, namely, a small part of a vessel with smooth edges, to which a rubber balloon is attached. The installation mechanism is simple. It does not require special skills. It is necessary to compress the balloon, and attach the glass part to the skin area.
Polymer cans are made of a very dense material, which in its structure resembles rubber. Fire is not needed to install them, so everyone can put them on their own. The polymer vessel must be squeezed by hand and attached to a specific area of the body. Most often, polymer banks are used in massage procedures. No matter which banks are used, their mechanism of action does not change. Accordingly, the indications and contraindications are similar.
Indications
The installation of cans is carried out after consultation with the doctor and making an accurate diagnosis. After the inflammatory process has subsided and the temperature has returned to normal, you can put glass vessels on your back. Therapeutic manipulations should be carried out with such diseases or pathological conditions as:
- respiratory diseases with an inflammatory component: pleurisy, at the resolution stage, pneumonia, bronchitis;
- pathology of muscles and nerve trunks, with an inflammatory component;
- stagnation of fluid in the lungs, which is not accompanied by pronounced inflammation and high temperatures;
- for back pain and muscle spasms;
- headache;
- pathology of the central nervous system;
- myositis, intercostal neuralgia, sciatica.
Many patients are not particularly aware of which parts of the back should be placed vessels, and whether they can be placed on the spine. The following will describe where you can and where you can not install them. The most common and permitted places for setting glass jars are:
- the anterior section of the sternum, as well as the skin around the collarbone;
- on the sides of the chest;
- back in the sternum;
- on the waist.
Places for placing cans should be discussed with the doctor in order to avoid negative consequences.
Cupping is contraindicated:
- to the area where the heart and kidneys are located;
- spine;
- mammary glands in women.
Contraindications
Modern medicine is very negative about this type of treatment, since most patients do not follow the recommendations of specialists, self-medicating. People believe that it is useful, and there will be absolutely no harm after using them. But you should not be so irresponsible about your health, as there are a number of serious contraindications in which you should not do this manipulation.
These include:
- increased body temperature;
- oncological pathologies;
- inflammatory process in the acute stage;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- general weakness of the body;
- violation of the integrity of the skin;
- internal bleeding;
- increased pigmentation, warts and moles.
If there is at least one item from the above, it is worth refraining from this procedure, as it is harmful to the patient's health.
Step by step instructions
In order to put the banks on the back correctly, you need to perform a series of simple step-by-step manipulations. Before proceeding with their setting, it is worth checking the edges of glass vessels for integrity, do not use flammable liquids (acetone, kerosene, gasoline). Further, a detailed scheme for setting glass jars on the back.
- To carry out the manipulation, you will need about 6-7 clean, pre-washed in warm water, cans. They must be completely dry. In addition, you will need: Vaseline, tweezers, cotton wool, alcohol, matches.
- The next step is to prepare the patient. He needs to lie on his stomach. There should be a calm atmosphere around him. Before installing cans, you need to lubricate his back with a greasy cream or petroleum jelly.
- The tweezers, namely its edge, must be wrapped with cotton wool, immersed in ethyl alcohol, squeezed out a little cotton wool.
- Next, you should light a homemade torch, place it inside a glass container for 2-3 seconds.
- The torch is quickly brought in and removed from the vessel, and the jar is placed on a certain part of the back. Similar movements should be done with the remaining containers.
Setting cans for a child has a similar algorithm. If the vessel is equipped with a rubber balloon, then an open source of fire is not needed, which eliminates possible burns. The main thing is to place them correctly, while avoiding the spine area, keeping a certain distance between them.
For many patients, the question arises: “How long can adults keep jars on their backs, and is it necessary to cover them?”. Yes, it is necessary to cover, preferably with a warm and dense cloth, and then leave the patient alone for 15-20 minutes. In general, only the doctor decides how many minutes it is necessary to hold the banks. At the end of the time it is necessary to remove the vessels. To do this, it is worth slightly raising the container on one side, while gradually letting air in.
Classic cans are best placed under the supervision of an experienced person in order to avoid possible burns.
If the patient is diagnosed with cervical osteochondrosis, then the glass containers should be placed in a sitting position. In addition, in the modern age of information technology, you can find a video on the correct setting of cans, where you can see in detail what and how.
Duration of treatment
As mentioned above, glass vessels should only be placed on intact skin. If this manipulation has not been performed before, then the first session should be no longer than 5 minutes. The course consists of 4-5 procedures, with a maximum duration of no more than 20 minutes.
Why can't you keep it longer? If the exposure time is over 20 minutes, then the back after cans may be in dark spots, which indicates that they have been overexposed. This is a sign that the skin is damaged, so before the next procedure, you should take a break for a day. It is not recommended to put cans in the same place twice.
From all of the above, it becomes clear why use banks, how to install them correctly, and also that they are not always useful, and in some cases it is worth refraining from installing them. This applies to those patients in whom the inflammatory process is in the acute stage, as well as fever. Do not self-medicate. Before any manipulation, it is worth visiting a doctor and getting his opinion on this matter.
