Cupping Therapy

Service Description

Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction created by the cups draws the skin and underlying tissues into the cup, causing a temporary localized vacuum effect. This releases congested, stagnant areas and stretches knotted tissue and fascia while encouraging healthy new blood flow to the area. The new blood brings oxygen and nutrients to quicken healing and help decrease inflammation. This therapy is used to promote circulation, relieve muscle tension, and stimulate healing. The sub-atmospheric pressure created by the cups is thought to bring about the following changes: ⁍Increased peripheral blood circulation: The suction from the cups promotes blood flow to the treated area, improving circulation and delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. ⁍Raised pain threshold: Cupping may stimulate sensory nerves and affect pain receptors, leading to an increase in the pain threshold and providing temporary pain relief. ⁍Improved local anaerobic metabolism: The increased blood circulation and oxygen supply to the area may enhance cellular metabolism and the breakdown of waste products, aiding in tissue healing and repair. ⁍Reduced inflammation: Cupping is believed to have an anti-inflammatory effect by increasing local blood flow and removing stagnant fluids and toxins, potentially reducing swelling and inflammation in the treated area. ⁍Modulated cellular immune system: Cupping may influence the immune system by promoting the release of immune-modulating substances and enhancing the activity of immune cells.