Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Hijama therapy is a very beneficial treatment and can assist with a wide range of health conditions. Some of these conditions include:

• Chronic or acute pain
• Headaches
• Arthritis
• Inflammation
• Digestive health
• Menstrual health
• Infertility
• Prostrate problems and hormonal dysfunction
• Insomnia
• Chronic fatigue
• Hijama is also used for general health maintenance by detoxification

Hijama is very safe, the cuts applied to the skin are small and very superficial. The points for Hijama avoid all dangerous areas under major blood vessels and other unsafe anatomical locations. That is why it’s always best to consult a professional for Hijama.

If you are taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or warfarin etc then you cannot perform Hijama as the incision site will not close properly, hence increasing your risk of infection. Please see your doctor and they will advise if you are allowed to stop taking your blood-thinning medications for a short period in order to perform Hijama or if you cannot.

It is also not recommended for

• Someone with a very low hemoglobin level
• Severe dehydration

• It is recommended to be fasting from food 4 hours before your treatment
• Before your treatment, take a bath or shower with intention of ghusl this will increase your blood circulation and relax your muscles before treatment
• Shave or clip the hairs around the areas you want to perform hijama before your appointment (if necessary)
• Wear something comfortable to easily change, as our Hijama period is very busy

• Avoid strenuous activity that will make you sweat for 3-4 hours after Hijama to allow proper time for your incision sites to heal completely
• You can take shower after Hijama. However, in some cases, it is to be avoided on the same day. Your therapist will inform you if you have to avoid taking shower. A hot shower can open up your incisions and we want to avoid any chemicals on the site of the incision. If you need to have a shower use cool water and avoid scrubbing on the incisions.
• Avoid marital relations for a day to allow your body to recuperate.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water or having fruits with lots of water such as cucumbers, watermelons, or coconut water
• Avoid red meats as they take a lot of energy to digest the food and we want your body to recuperate after losing blood. We highly recommend green vegetables in your diet. You can have small amounts of white meats such as fish or chicken
• It’s normal to feel itchy the following day on the areas cupped especially if you play sport or are very active. Apply olive oil, black seed oil or moisturizing cream to the incision areas for the next 3 days. It will help the skin heal quicker.
• Do not rub or scratch the areas cupped

After your Hijama treatment, we advise you to allow your body to rest for a few days so the incisions heal properly and the cupping marks reduce. Our therapists will assess your posture and lifestyle before your treatment. Your therapist will treat you holistically and may suggest other therapies to help bring you back to your optimal health:

• Physiotherapy
• Exercise therapy
• Dietician
• Chinese medicine practitioner
• Prophetic medicine consultations
• Massage therapists

According to Prophet Muhammed peace be upon him, it is recommended to perform Hijama on 17th, 19th, or the 21st of a Hijri month.

Yes, you can! If you are performing Hijama to treat a specific condition e.g. low back pain, arthritis, etc then you can perform Hijama anytime. However, if you are performing Hijama because Prophet Muhammad (SAW) highly recommended it and you want a general detox for your body, then we suggest you call our clinic at 778-714-9010.

Our Hijama appointments are 30-40 minutes. Please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out our ‘health check’ form prior to your treatment.

The application of the suction cups feels like placing a vacuum cleaner on your skin and the incisions feel like a light scratch. Don’t worry, we have never had anyone unable to complete their Hijama treatment due to pain. We do advise patients to perform slow relaxed breathing during treatment as this will help ease tension in their muscles and encourage better blood flow.

The cupping marks will become very light in colour within the first week depending on your skin type. Generally, the cupping marks will disappear within 10-14 days. However, in some clients cupping marks do not go away, for that reason we don’t give a guarantee that the marks will go away.

We suggest you perform Hijama 2-3 times a year, it’s an excellent detox for your body.

If your therapists find high levels of toxins coming out they may suggest you for frequent sessions.

Your therapist will first assess and determine the purpose of the cupping treatment (e.g. for a general detox or for knee or low back pain, etc). The number of cups will depend on the size of your body and the location. We generally apply 8 cups, if there are no medical issues with the client.

Hijama is not allowed during pregnancy and can result in a miscarriage or premature labour, depending on which stage of pregnancy the woman is in. If you are experiencing aches or pains during pregnancy, it is best to seek other natural cures such as physiotherapy.

Hijama is an excellent detox after childbirth.

We recommend waiting at least 2 months after giving birth before performing Hijama.

Some Hijama therapists perform Hijama while a female client is having menses, we at Hijama Health Centre of Canada also perform Hijama in some cases. Talk to us before making an appointment.

It depends on the condition of the child. We try to perform Hijama for children over 10 years old.