06/11/2025
😮 Just look at this cupping reaction!! We can tell from the purple colour of the skin that this person had a lot of stagnation. This patient found amazing relief from their very first treatment.
Cupping therapy works by using suction to lift the skin and underlying tissues, which helps to increase blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and remove waste products, thus supporting the body's natural healing processes.
This helps with:
⭐️ Increased circulation, bringing oxygenated blood which delivers essential nutrients to the muscles and tissues, promoting faster healing and cell repair.
⭐️ Release of Muscle Tension and Adhesions: Unlike massage, which applies downward pressure, cupping uses an upward lift to decompress the underlying layers of muscle and connective tissue (fascia). This action physically helps to "unstick" tight areas, loosen adhesions (scar tissue), and restore flexibility and range of motion.
⭐️ Removal of Stagnation and Toxins: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pain and disease are attributed to the stagnation of Qi (vital energy) and blood. The increased circulation helps the body's lymphatic system flush out metabolic waste products and stagnant blood from the deep tissues, which are then processed and eliminated.
⭐️ Inflammation Reduction: The body's immune system is stimulated by the effects of cupping, triggering an anti-inflammatory response. This may lead to a reduction in pain and swelling by stimulating the release of pain-reducing chemicals and anti-inflammatory messengers in the muscles.
Book in for treatment by calling John Cox Health and Sports Therapy Practice 📞 01977 644888 or send me a message directly