Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses negative pressure to decompress tight muscle and fascia, restore blood flow, and free up restricted movement. It is a direct, hands on way to loosen tissue that will not let go.
How It Works
Most hands on therapy presses down into tissue. Cupping does the opposite. Suction cups lift the skin and the fascia underneath, creating space in tissue that has become compressed and stuck.
That lift does a few things at once. It decompresses tight muscle and the fascia that wraps it, which releases adhesions and restrictions that limit movement. It pulls fresh blood into the area, which supports recovery. And it gives the nervous system a strong signal that helps the muscle let go of a holding pattern.
The circular marks cupping can leave are not bruises from injury. They are a temporary sign of increased circulation in the area, and they fade within a few days.
What It Treats
What To Expect
We find the tight or restricted tissue and decide where the cups will do the most good.
The cups stay in place for several minutes, or we may glide them across the muscle. You will feel a firm pulling sensation that most patients find relieving.
Circular marks are normal and not painful. They reflect increased circulation and fade within a few days.
You return to normal activity right away. Cupping often pairs well with acupuncture in the same visit.
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