Cupping is a manual therapy that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to achieve different therapeutic results. It has increased in popularity in recent years, with many people enjoying its benefits of pain relief and much more.

Cupping therapy has been shown to:

Increase blood circulation
Relieve muscular pain and tension
Increase muscle recovery speed
Promote relaxation
Reduce anxiety
Encourage tissues to release toxins
Improve immune system function
Improve respiratory health

How it works

In a Cupping treatment, medical cups are placed onto the skin, and suction is created by heat, pulling the skin and fascia up and away from the underlying muscles. Cupping pulls the muscles and tissues away from the body, spreads and releases the fascia, alleviating muscle tension and tightness.

Cupping works by creating a local microtrauma, which signals the body to send fresh blood and oxygen to the muscles and tissues affected, facilitating healing and regeneration. Cupping also causes local inflammation, which triggers the immune system to produce cytokines (small proteins that enhance communication between cells) which help regulate the immune response.