{"id":2563,"date":"2025-12-29T19:53:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T17:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2026-05-18T13:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T11:33:20","slug":"coppettazione-salasso-medicina-tradizionale-cinese-guida-alla-terapia-di-tirana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/blog\/cupping-bloodletting-traditional-chinese-medicine-tirana-therapy-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Coppettazione e salasso nella medicina tradizionale cinese"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2563\" class=\"elementor elementor-2563\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b3241 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08b3241\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1384569 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1384569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"370\">How These Therapies Help in Everyday Health Problems<\/h2><p data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"715\">In my daily centeral practice, many patients ask the same question: <em data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"524\">\u201cWhat exactly do cupping and bloodletting do, and how do I know which one I need?\u201d<\/em><br data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"527\" \/>Both therapies belong to the external treatment methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and while they may look simple, their effects can be deep and precise when applied correctly.<\/p><p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"990\">Cupping and bloodletting share a common goal &#8211; <strong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"829\">to restore circulation and remove what the body no longer needs &#8211; <\/strong>but they do so in different ways and for different situations. Understanding this difference helps patients feel more confident and involved in their treatment.<\/p><hr data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"995\" \/><h2 data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1053\">Cupping Therapy: Releasing Tension and Restoring Flow<\/h2><p><div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2563 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/16554-cupping-therapy-1\/'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-300x244.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/oip\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OIP-300x240.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OIP-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OIP-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OIP.jpg 474w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/71juqyqw1sl-_ac_uf10001000_ql80_\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/71juqYqW1sL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-300x291.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/71juqYqW1sL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/71juqYqW1sL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-768x744.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/71juqYqW1sL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/71juqYqW1sL._AC_UF10001000_QL80_.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1126\">What Cupping Therapy Does<\/h3><p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1328\">Cupping creates a gentle suction on the skin that draws blood and fluids to the surface. From a TCM perspective, this helps move stagnant Qi and Blood, warm the meridians, and relax contracted tissues.<\/p><p data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1477\">Many patients describe the feeling after cupping as <em data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1391\">lighter<\/em>, <em data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1401\">warmer<\/em>, and <em data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1422\">more flexible &#8211; <\/em>especially in areas that felt tight or blocked before.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1534\">Common Symptoms and Conditions Treated with Cupping<\/h3><p data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1577\">In practice, cupping is often helpful for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1903\"><li data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1632\"><p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1632\">Chronic neck and shoulder stiffness from desk work<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1695\"><p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1695\">Lower back pain that feels heavy or sore rather than sharp<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1747\"><p data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1747\">Muscle tightness after sports or physical labor<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1796\"><p data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1796\">Frequent colds with chest tightness or cough<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1849\"><p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1849\">Fatigue accompanied by a sense of body heaviness<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1903\"><p data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1903\">Digestive discomfort linked to stress and tension<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2190\">For example, patients who sit long hours at a computer often come in with stiff shoulders, headaches, and a feeling of pressure between the shoulder blades. Cupping in these cases helps relax the muscles and improve circulation, often bringing noticeable relief even after one session.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2195\" \/><h2 data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2250\">Bloodletting Therapy: Clearing Heat and Stagnation<\/h2><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"><div><p><div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-2563 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/5cf4b66c-cbc6-4067-939c-de67e668e4da_c725473a\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5cf4b66c-cbc6-4067-939c-de67e668e4da_c725473a-300x200.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5cf4b66c-cbc6-4067-939c-de67e668e4da_c725473a-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5cf4b66c-cbc6-4067-939c-de67e668e4da_c725473a-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5cf4b66c-cbc6-4067-939c-de67e668e4da_c725473a-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5cf4b66c-cbc6-4067-939c-de67e668e4da_c725473a.webp 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/wet-cupping_blood\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-300x212.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/fnins-14-00403-g001\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fnins-14-00403-g001-300x247.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fnins-14-00403-g001-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fnins-14-00403-g001-768x631.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fnins-14-00403-g001-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fnins-14-00403-g001.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><div><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 0px;\">What Bloodletting Therapy Does<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2514\">Bloodletting involves releasing a very small amount of blood from specific points or congested areas. In TCM, this is used when there is <strong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2513\">excess Heat, strong stagnation, or toxicity<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2623\">Patients are often surprised by how little blood is involved &#8211; and how quickly symptoms can change afterward.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2685\">Common Symptoms and Conditions Treated with Bloodletting<\/h3><p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2745\">Bloodletting may be recommended when patients present with:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"3040\"><li data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2823\"><p data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2823\">Sharp or intense headaches, especially with a feeling of pressure or heat<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2882\"><p data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2882\">Sudden neck or shoulder pain with redness and swelling<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"2931\"><p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2931\">Acute flare-ups of acne or skin inflammation<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2992\"><p data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2992\">Migraines accompanied by irritability or facial flushing<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3040\"><p data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3040\">Pain that feels fixed, stabbing, or burning<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3268\">For instance, patients with recurring migraines often describe a heavy, tight sensation in the head that worsens with stress or heat. In selected cases, gentle bloodletting can quickly reduce this pressure and calm the system.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3273\" \/><h2 data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3320\">When Cupping and Bloodletting Are Combined<\/h2><div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\"><div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\"><div><p><div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-2563 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/16554-cupping-therapy-1\/'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-300x244.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-768x624.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16554-cupping-therapy-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/wet-cupping_blood-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-1-300x212.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-1-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Wet-cupping_Blood-1.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/cupping-closeup-thinkstock-484372683-squ\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cupping-closeup-thinkstock-484372683-squ-300x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cupping-closeup-thinkstock-484372683-squ-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cupping-closeup-thinkstock-484372683-squ-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cupping-closeup-thinkstock-484372683-squ-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cupping-closeup-thinkstock-484372683-squ.jpg 515w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><p data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3534\">There are situations where cupping alone is not enough, and bloodletting alone would be incomplete. This is when combining the two therapies becomes especially effective.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3578\">Practical Examples of Combined Therapy<\/h3><p data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3631\">In my experience, combined treatment works well for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3933\"><li data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3694\"><p data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3694\">Long-standing shoulder or back pain with swelling and heat<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3695\" data-end=\"3757\"><p data-start=\"3697\" data-end=\"3757\">Sports injuries that remain painful and inflamed for weeks<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3820\"><p data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3820\">Chronic fatigue with a feeling of heaviness and congestion<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3881\"><p data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3881\">Recurrent neck pain with visible dark or congested areas<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3933\"><p data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3933\">Old injuries that flare up with weather changes<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"4083\">In these cases, bloodletting helps release the deep stagnation, while cupping immediately afterward encourages fresh blood flow and faster recovery.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4088\" \/><h2 data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4139\">Possible Disadvantages and Temporary Reactions<\/h2><p data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4229\">Both therapies are generally well tolerated, but it is important to know what to expect:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4428\"><li data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4274\"><p data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4274\">Temporary bruising or marks from cupping<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4312\"><p data-start=\"4277\" data-end=\"4312\">Mild soreness for one or two days<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4360\"><p data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4360\">Feeling tired or relaxed after bloodletting<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4428\"><p data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4428\">Rare skin irritation if aftercare instructions are not followed<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4430\" data-end=\"4533\">These reactions are usually signs that circulation has been activated and tend to resolve on their own.<\/p><hr data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4538\" \/><h2 data-start=\"4540\" data-end=\"4582\">When These Therapies Should Not Be Used<\/h2><p data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4706\">Safety always comes first. Cupping and bloodletting are <strong data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4669\">not suitable for everyone<\/strong>, and proper assessment is essential.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4737\">General Contraindications<\/h3><ul data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4927\"><li data-start=\"4738\" data-end=\"4787\"><p data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4787\">Pregnancy (especially abdomen and lower back)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4830\"><p data-start=\"4790\" data-end=\"4830\">Severe weakness, exhaustion, or anemia<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4831\" data-end=\"4870\"><p data-start=\"4833\" data-end=\"4870\">Bleeding disorders or poor clotting<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"4927\"><p data-start=\"4873\" data-end=\"4927\">Advanced chronic disease without medical supervision<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h3 data-start=\"4929\" data-end=\"4972\">Bloodletting-Specific Contraindications<\/h3><ul data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"5138\"><li data-start=\"4973\" data-end=\"5008\"><p data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"5008\">Use of anticoagulant medication<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5036\"><p data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5036\">Very low blood pressure<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5076\"><p data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5076\">Severe fear or sensitivity to blood<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5138\"><p data-start=\"5079\" data-end=\"5138\">Children and elderly patients (unless strictly indicated)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5233\">A personalized diagnosis ensures that treatment supports the body rather than overloading it.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"5140\" data-end=\"5233\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1112 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"cupping therapy on their back\" width=\"837\" height=\"558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cupping-therapy-6604217_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come Queste Terapie Aiutano nei Problemi di Salute di Tutti i Giorni Nella mia pratica quotidiana, molti pazienti pongono la stessa domanda: \"Cosa fanno esattamente la coppettazione e il salasso, e come faccio a sapere di quale ho bisogno?\" Entrambe le terapie appartengono ai metodi di trattamento esterno della Medicina Tradizionale Cinese (MTC), e per quanto possano sembrare semplici, i loro effetti\u2026 <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taichi.al\/it\/blog\/cupping-bloodletting-traditional-chinese-medicine-tirana-therapy-guide\/\">LEGGI TUTTO<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2572,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[287],"tags":[11,25,274,22,160,151,24],"class_list":["post-2563","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gua-sha-cupping-therapy","tag-chinese-massage","tag-acupuncture","tag-bloodletting","tag-chinese-massage-tirana","tag-cupping-therapy","tag-massage-tirana","tag-stress-and-pain-relief"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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