Some schools claim that you should only cup upwards, otherwise you risk getting a
blood clot. According to the traditional Chinese medical perspective, which Curam is
based on, cupping can be done in both directions, depending on what one wants to
achieve. Then it all depends on who the person is and their health condition. If you
are at risk for blood clots or if you have had one, we advise you to check with your
doctor first. Whether you should cup or not is also determined by the size of the clot,
if there are any remnants left in the body, and other health conditions.