10/26/2025
Myofascial cupping uses gentle negative pressure to lift and decompress the layers of fascia, muscle, and skin — helping to restore movement and improve circulation.
Research shows:
• Cupping increases local blood flow and supports lymphatic drainage, helping tissues receive more oxygen and nutrients. (Frontiers in Bioengineering, 2020)
• It can improve soft tissue compliance and reduce pain in people with myofascial pain syndromes. (Chiu et al., 2020 – PLOS One)
• Studies suggest measurable short-term improvements in pain, mobility, and recovery for conditions like low back or neck tension. (Wang et al., 2023; Cramer et al., 2020)
• Mechanistically, the lifting of fascia may activate mechanoreceptors and sensory nerve endings, promoting a gentle parasympathetic (relaxation) response in the nervous system. (Al-Bedah et al., 2018)
When the fascia softens, the body moves more freely — and the nervous system can follow suit, shifting toward balance and calm.
📍 8225 105 St. Old Strathcona
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