It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) had cupping done and gave the cupper his wage.
Hadith Referenceمسند اسحاق بن راهويه / كتاب المرضٰي و الطب / 680
Hadith Takhrij«بخاري ، مسلم ، كتاب المساقاة ، باب حل اجرة الحجامة ، رقم : 1577 . سنن ابوداود ، رقم : 3423 . سنن ترمذي ، رقم : 1278 . سنن ابن ماجه ، رقم : 2163 .»
Explanation & Benefits
Hafiz Abdush Shakoor Tirmidhi
Benefits: From the aforementioned hadith, it is understood that cupping (hijamah) is permissible, and it is also permissible to give a wage to the one who performs it.