01/06/2026
Are you suffering from knee or hip pain? โก๏ธ ๐ฎโ๐จ
Specific Neuromuscular Massage techniques along with cupping on and around iliotibial (IT) band may help.
Cupping the iliotibial (IT) band is a Massage Therapy technique using suction cups to gently lift and separate the tight connective tissue from underlying muscles, aiming to reduce pain, improve mobility (especially hip/knee flexion), release adhesions, and promote blood flow for IT band syndrome (ITBS), often feeling like a pulling or stretching sensation that can provide relief by resetting pain receptors.
It's done by applying cups (silicone, plastic, or even plungers) along the outer thigh, creating suction, and moving them or leaving them in place, often with light pressure to avoid deep bruising.
Sensation:
A pulling, stretching, or even slightly uncomfortable feeling as the cup grips the tissue.
Appearance:
May leave circular red or purple marks (bruising) where the cups were placed, which typically fade within hours.
Benefits:
Relieves pain from tight IT band syndrome, common in runners and cyclists.
Helps address underlying issues like muscle imbalances and poor body mechanics.
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