Hijama (Cupping Therapy)
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Al Raya Medical Center
Traditional Healing with Modern Medical Supervision
At Al Raya Medical Center, Hijama (Cupping Therapy) is provided as part of our Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, under the supervision of a licensed physiotherapy and Hijama specialist with over 13 years of experience in treating muscle and joint conditions.
Our treatments follow the approved medical protocols of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, ensuring safe, hygienic, and professional procedures.
We offer personalized treatment plans that combine Hijama therapy and physiotherapy techniques when necessary to help patients relieve pain, improve circulation, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Our Hijama Services
Types of Hijama Therapy
Dry Cupping
A non-invasive technique where cups create suction on the skin to stimulate circulation and relieve muscle tension.
Wet Cupping
A common form of Hijama that involves very small superficial incisions to remove small amounts of blood from capillaries, helping improve circulation and reduce inflammation.
Sliding Cupping
A massage-like treatment using cups and oils to stimulate blood flow and relax muscles.
Conditions Hijama May Help With
Hijama therapy may assist in relieving:
- Back pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Muscle tension
- Sciatica pain
- Headaches
- Fatigue and stress
- Sports injuries
- Joint pain
It can also support general wellness and improved circulation.
Benefits of Hijama Therapy
- Improves blood circulation
- Helps relieve muscle and joint pain
- Supports the immune system
- Reduces stress and muscle tension
- Promotes natural body detoxification
- Enhances overall physical wellbeing
Our Hijama Treatment Process
At Al Raya Medical Center, every Hijama session follows a safe medical procedure:
- Patient medical file is created in the official Abu Dhabi health system.
- Initial consultation with a doctor to review medical history.
- Assessment by a licensed physiotherapy and Hijama specialist.
- Preparation of sterile equipment and treatment room.
- Hijama session performed according to approved medical protocols.
- Post-treatment care and follow-up.
This ensures maximum safety, hygiene, and effectiveness for every patient.
Hijama Session Prices
- Full Body Hijama (15–18 cups): 400 AED
- Standard Hijama Session (10 cups): 250 AED
- Dry Needling / Acupuncture Session: 150 AED
- Comprehensive Recovery Session: 350 AED
- Therapeutic Hijama (9 cups)
- Spine and joint adjustment
- Local heat therapy
- Single Cup: 40 AED