If you’ve researched massage therapy online then you’ve probably seen photos of cupping therapy. Your first impression was no doubt surprise and curiosity. A person lies on a massage table with cups attached to their back in a seemingly random pattern. You probably asked yourself, “why?”

Cupping is a very old technique that is experiencing a renaissance in recent years. This form of massage therapy decompresses tissues using a vacuum technique. During the session, the cup gently pulls at your skin using suction.

Although it may look painful, it is not. After the cup has achieved a vacuum, the therapist moves the cup across your skin in a circular motion, increasing blood flow.

What Are the Benefits of Cupping?

•       Pain relief – if you have muscle trauma, soreness, or sprains cupping can relieve the tension that is causing the pain, allowing you to avoid opioids for pain relief.
•       Mobility – a better range of motion is achieved as the cupping circular motion eases muscle tension.
•       Toxin flush – As blood circulation is improved, it makes releasing toxins trapped in muscle tissue easier for your body, and allows     them to be flushed out more easily.
•       Scar tissue relief – Burn victims especially can benefit from cupping. The gentle suction eases the tightness of scars, new or old, and gives a better range of motion.

After a cupping session, you may see slight bruising in the area as well as redness that will fade.

Learn More About Cupping Benefits

The qualified massage specialists at Peak Performance can provide you with more details about cupping and how it might benefit your unique situation. Contact us today for a private consultation.