Massage Cupping therapy is an adaptation of an ancient technique. This therapy utilizes glass or plastic cups and a vacuum pistol to create suction on the body surface. These cups are moved over the skin using gliding, shaking, popping and rotating techniques while gently pulling up on the cup, or may be parked for a short time to facilitate joint mobilization or soft tissue release. This suction reaches deep into the soft tissue, attachments and organs. Another benefit is to pull toxins and inflammation from the body to the surface of the skin where the lymphatic system can more readily eliminate them.
Purpose
To promote health and healing by loosening soft tissue and connective tissue, scarring and adhesions, moving stagnation and increasing lymphatic flow and circulation.
Physiological Effects
Decrease or relieve pain and inflammation
Release deep muscular issues
Release and soften scar tissue
Lift and stretch soft tissue
Increased range of movement
Open chest and lungs
Improve circulation
Drain lymph fluid, clear drainage pathways
Sedate the nervous system
Open energy flow of the body
Dredging and clearing old residue (blood and solidified lymph from injuries, surgeries, and chronic movement patterns) out of the muscle and soft tissue — “milking the tissue”