Cupping
Cupping is the release we are all searching for. The treatment itself feels like a deep tissue massage, with the result of less tension in your body, and an overall more relaxed state mentally and physically. Cupping encourages circulation of fresh oxygenated blood and nutrient exchange to the treatment site.
The modality has been studied and is used in pain intervention for migraines, shoulder pain, neck pain, IT band syndrome, and asthma. It can also be used for infections, insect bites, hypertension, skin disorders, digestive problems, and infertility.
With almost everyone having experienced back or neck pain at some point in their life, whether it’s from sitting at a desk or an injury, cupping can be a key factor in helping people to get out of pain and feel more at home in their bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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While many think the marks left behind after a cupping session are bruises, the rings are actually toxins being pulled from deep in the body including, lactic acid, lymph fluid, stagnant blood, or medications. The cups create discoloration that occur from the release and clearing of stagnation and toxins from the body that go away within 2-10 days.
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Cupping treatment should feel like a deep tissue massage and release, there should be no pain.
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Cupping is usually included into the acupuncture treatment, but can also be done alone. If done separately cupping takes between 15-30 minutes.
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There should be a significant change within one treatment, however it may take a series of 4-5 cupping treatments for lasting results.
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With almost everyone having experienced back or neck pain at some point in their life, whether it’s from sitting at a desk or an injury, cupping can be a key factor in helping people to get out of pain and feel more at home in their bodies.
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After cupping it is best to keep the areas covered and warm without direct sun exposure for a day or so. It’s also recommended to avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
