Cupping

Important Things To Note About Cupping:

  • Cupping helps to improve microcirculation in a muscle using a tool to cause suction. Skin is well vascularized, meaning it has a rich blood supply, and the applied suction has been found to increase circulation through dilating capillaries causing them to rupture, which causes the tell-tale circular bruises and to promote lymphatic circulation
  • It is important to keep in mind that there is bruising that occurs following a cupping treatment. This bruising typically dissipates in a few days’ time.

Cupping therapy may be the in thing now, but it’s not anything new. It was used by the ancient Middle Eastern, Chinese and Egyptian cultures. Cupping is actually an ancient form of alternative medicine where cups are put on the skin to create suction. Today, it’s used to help with relaxation, blood flow, pain, and inflammation. Request a consult at Performance Rehab in Nashua, NH and start feeling better today!

Why Cupping Therapy Is Done

Physical therapists may sometimes use cupping as a technique of tissue distraction release. The cups are glided across different areas to lift and separate tissue. Some patients with myofascial pain report resolution of pain after just one session. There is also some evidence to suggest that cupping techniques are effective for chronic neck pain, low back pain and fibromyalgia. 

There’s real science behind cupping therapy. By creating suction with negative pressure, it can increase hydration and blood to body tissues, ease up adhesions, rid excess fluids and eliminate connective tissues. It’s a versatile treatment and can be modified from deep tissue release to lymphatic drainage. 

Other Benefits of Cupping

Cupping can boost skin health, help with respiratory issues and improve digestion. It’s been used to speed up recovery from the flu and common colds by improving immunity.  Request a consult at Performance Rehab in Nashua, NH and start feeling better today!