05/05/2026
It’s all about function.
People will ask:
“How do you cup the knee?”
“How would you cup arthritis?”
“What cup do you use for this condition?”
And honestly?
The answer is always: it depends.
It depends on what I found during the assessment.
It depends on where the client feels pain.
It depends on the type of pain they’re describing.
And most importantly…
It depends on what activity brings the pain on.
Because that’s where the real information is.
If their knee hurts with squatting, why are we only cupping them lying flat on the table?
If their pain shows up when they lunge, climb stairs, bend, reach, rotate, or load the joint…
thaaaat’s where we need to pay attention.
Cupping isn’t just about placing cups on a body part.
It’s about using the cups to help the body move better, feel better, and function better.
So no, I don’t just “cup the knee.”
I assess the person.
I find the painful movement.
I look at the tissue, the joint, the loading pattern, and the activity.
Then I cup with intention.
Always cup in the position where the client actually experiences the problem.
Because function tells the truth.
Stop cupping body parts and start treating function. Learn how! Join me in one of the upcoming cupping trainings. Add to your toolbox and to your awesome at the same time!
