Trusta Clinic — Trusted Hijama, Done Properly

Hijama has been around for thousands of years, and there is a good reason people keep coming back to it. It works.

Trusta Clinic offers hijama cupping therapy in Dubai for people dealing with back pain, body tension, poor energy, and general health concerns. We also welcome patients who come purely to follow the Sunnah.

Whatever brings you in, the treatment is done by trained therapists, with sterile equipment, in a clean and respectful setting.
No fuss. No shortcuts. Just proper hijama done the right way.

What Is Hijama Cupping Therapy?

Hijama means ‘to suck’ in Arabic. Small cups are placed on the skin and suction pulls the skin upward into the cup. That suction draws blood to the surface, loosens tight muscles, and gets circulation going in areas that have become sluggish.
There are two types: dry cupping, which is suction only, and wet cupping, which is what most people call hijama. In wet cupping, small shallow scratches are made on the skin after the initial suction. The cups go back on and draw out a small amount of blood. This is the classic hijama form mentioned in Islamic tradition.

Both types are available at Trusta Clinic. Your therapist will help you decide which one fits your situation.

For Muslim patients, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) practised and recommended hijama. Trusta Clinic respects this and can schedule sessions around the recommended Islamic lunar calendar dates if that matters to you.

How a Session Works

First, your therapist will ask about your health and what you want from the session. This is quick but important, it affects where the cups go.

Then the cups are placed and suction is applied. Your skin lifts slightly into the cup. Most people describe this as a strong pressure, not painful. For wet hijama, once the cups come off, very small and shallow scratches are made on the skin using a sterile lancet. The cups go back on briefly to draw out a small amount of blood. Everything is cleaned up properly afterward.

A full session takes around 45 to 60 minutes. You leave with circular marks on the treated areas, these are not bruises. They are caused by blood rising to the surface and they fade on their own within a week or two.

Hijama Cupping Therapy Benefits

The hijama cupping therapy benefits people experience most often include:

• Back, neck, and shoulder pain — this is the biggest one. Tight muscles release, pain drops
• Headaches and migraines — especially those linked to tension in the neck and upper back
• Better sleep and lower stress — many patients feel noticeably calmer after a session
• More energy and less fatigue — particularly after wet hijama
• Improved circulation in areas that feel heavy or sluggish
• General feeling of being cleansed and lighter
• Following the Sunnah as an act of worship and wellness

Some people feel the difference right after their first session. Others need a few sessions to notice a real shift. It depends on the condition and how long it has been there.

Side Effects and Who Should Avoid It

Hijama cupping therapy side effects are usually mild. Here is what most people experience:

• Circular marks on the skin that fade in 5 to 14 days
• Muscle soreness for a day or two — like after a workout
• Tiredness after the session, especially wet hijama
• Feeling thirsty — drink more water than usual

These are normal. They pass.

Hijama is not suitable for everyone though. You should skip it if you are pregnant, on blood thinners, have a skin infection in the treatment area, or recently had surgery. The health check before your session covers all of this.

After Your Session

A few simple things make a real difference to how quickly you recover and how good you feel:

• Drink plenty of water — more than usual for the rest of the day
• Rest if you can, especially after wet hijama
• No cold showers or swimming for 24 hours
• Skip heavy exercise on the same day
• Eat lightly — avoid heavy meals, dairy, and seafood that day
• Keep the treated areas clean and out of direct sun