Rest for the rest of the day
Take it easy for 24 hours. No gym, heavy lifting, swimming, sauna or long hot showers. A gentle walk is fine. Many people feel pleasantly tired afterwards — an early night helps.
The first 24–48 hours
Aftercare
Simple things make the biggest difference after hijama: rest, water, light food and leaving the dressings alone. Here is the same guidance we go through before you leave, plus the signs that mean you should call someone.
Rest 24 hoursDressings on 24 hoursWater and light foodMarks fade in days to two weeks
Aftercare
What to do today and tomorrow
Drink water, eat light
Sip water through the day and eat something light within an hour or two — soup, fruit, rice, dates. Avoid very cold drinks and heavy, fried or very spicy meals on the first day.
Dressings and showering
Leave the dressings on for 24 hours and keep the area clean and dry. After that you can take them off and have a cool or lukewarm shower. Don't scrub the sites, and skip lotions and oils on them for 48 hours.
The marks
Round marks are normal and fade over a few days to two weeks depending on your skin. Small scabs at the incision sites are normal too — let them fall off on their own and don't scratch. Wear something that covers your back if you'd rather not show them.
Light-headedness
If you feel faint or dizzy later in the day, lie down with your legs raised, sip water or juice and get up slowly once it passes. Tell someone at home how you feel.
Next session
Please leave at least two weeks between wet cupping sessions. Many people like to return on a Sunnah day — the Calgary dates are on our Sunnah dates page.
Upcoming Sunnah datesWhen to get medical help
Call a health professional if you notice any of these
- Bleeding that won't stop with 10 minutes of firm pressure
- Fever or feeling unwell in the days after your session
- Redness that spreads, heat, swelling or pus at any of the sites
- Severe or worsening pain
- Fainting, or dizziness that doesn't pass when you lie down
- Swelling of the lips or face, wheezing, or hives spreading over the body
Heavy bleeding: press firmly on the site with clean gauze or a cloth for 10 minutes without peeking. Faintness: lie flat, legs raised, and sip water once you feel clearer. If either doesn’t settle, call 811 or go to urgent care. Then please let us know too.
Talk to us
Anything at all worrying you? Message us.
A mark that looks different from the others, an itch that won’t stop, a question you forgot to ask — there is no question too small. We’d rather hear from you.
- Men’s sessions — Muhammad
- WhatsApp (403) 971-4039
- Ladies’ sessions — Sister Maryam
- (403) 966-4039 WhatsApp
For Full Back and Full Body sessions we’ll message you ourselves on day 2 to see how you’re doing.
Hijama (wet cupping) and other cupping practices are traditional complementary wellness practices. They are not a substitute for medical diagnosis or care, and hijama is not a regulated health profession in Alberta. Please consult your physician about any health condition, and tell us before your session about medications, pregnancy, diabetes, bleeding disorders, fasting or recent surgery.
Was this your first session? What to expect next time
Coming back?
Many people return on a Sunnah day. Please leave at least two weeks between wet cupping sessions.
Prefer to ask first? WhatsApp us or call (403) 971-4039.