27/06/2022
Myofascial Cupping
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative therapy in which a therapist puts special suction cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. It is used for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures.
A vacuum is created inside the cup which is placed on specific points of the body to release localised acute and chronic tension and help to increase blood flow to the area.
Areas of musculoskeletal tension or congestion are located using massage techniques, suction cups are then applied on an affected area and moved over the surface in a gliding motion, or possibly put on a fascial adhesion or trigger point for a short time to reduce and eliminate it.
A myofascial cupping treatment uses a combination of massage strokes and negative pressure to lift, separate, and stretch underlying soft tissues. Cupping is typically applied on the neck, shoulders, back, upper and lower legs and arms.
The recipient can often feel a light pinching sensation under the cups, followed by a negative or ‘lifting’ sensation around the area being treated. Following treatment patients often feel much lighter and more relaxed.
Benefits of Myofascial Cupping
Increased circulation
Increased joint range of motion
Reduced muscle tension
Increased Lymphatic drainage (localised detoxification)
Increased connective tissue mobility
