Cupping

Have you ever noticed an athlete or someone famous with large circle-shaped marks on their body and back? Did you ask yourself “What is that?” Those discoloration marks are from cupping, in which a suction process moves blood through the body.

We specifically use cupping in our clinic as a form of soft tissue mobilization by using myofascial decompression to release tissue restrictions in the skin and muscle. This will help to promote local circulation in the cupped area.

Cupping can be used to treat:
A better digestive system: If you are dealing with constipation, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome or
other digestive health issues, cupping therapy can minimize downtime and put you back on
your feet. Many patients note more regular bowel movements after digestive cupping therapy.

Improvement with athletic performance and recovery: Cupping therapy can help athletes, improving

in-game athletic performance and slashing post-workout recovery times. Cupping can help with

hamstrings, buttocks, affected muscles etc. Cupping therapy can directly benefit fascia layers

beneath the skin, especially helpful in speeding up recovery.

Whereas post-workout massage therapy for athletes may last hours, cupping for athletic purposes lasts only 3-5

minutes. In return, athletes can benefit from an increased range of motion with a decrease in muscle pain.

Muscle Relaxation: This is great for anyone who has tight muscles, tension headaches, muscle spasms, etc. Cupping

therapy can help to relax the muscles and surrounding joints after a workout, a long day at work, poor sleep,

stressful muscle activities, etc.

Skin Contour: A 3-5 minute cupping therapy session can benefit your skin quality, contour and elasticity. Cupping has been

known to help with wrinkle lines and open pores. make big changes to your skin: cupping therapy has been known

to fortify wrinkle lines and open your pores.

Along with the topics above cupping also helps with:

Arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.
Asthma and other breathing issues.
Back pain, neck pain, knee pain and shoulder pain.
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders like irritable bowel disease (IBD).
Headaches and migraines.
High blood pressure (hypertension)

Benefits of Cupping:

Helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
Improves blood flow.
Used for relaxation, well-being and deep tissue massage.
This is a non-invasive and inexpensive treatment.
Facilitates healing process and strengthens immune system.
Used to treat:
- Blood disorders such as anemia and hemophilia
- Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Gynecological disorders
- Skin problems: eczema and acne[24]
- High blood pressure
- Migraines, Anxiety and depression
- Varicose veins

The red marks on your skin after a cupping session is normal and nothing to be worried about. You will notice the more often you have cupping done the less red you will see.