CUPPING THERAPY

While it has recently been gaining in popularity for muscle tension relief, cupping therapy is actually an ancient form of medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction.

WHAT IS CUPPING THERAPY?

Cupping therapy involves the use of plastic or glass cups that a licensed therapist places on your back, creates suction, and lifts and pulls the skin and muscle tissue upwards away from the body. This suction helps to release muscle tension and increase blood flow to vital areas of the body.

Cupping is used mainly on larger muscle groups and is often considered a 'reverse massage' because instead of digging into the tissue, the tissue is lifted up and outward away from the body.

WHY PEOPLE GET CUPPING THERAPY

Cupping therapy is excellent for muscle rehabilitation. Many sports figures use cupping after rigorous workouts or training exercises. Cupping can also be used for:

Stress relief
Relief of muscle tension
Sports injury rehabilitation
Back pain