Myofascial Cupping
What is cupping?
Massage cupping is an adaption of ancient technique from traditional Chinese medicine. Glass or plastic cups along with a vacuum pump or flame create a negative pressure on the skin's surface. Cups are then moved using various techniques. Bony land marks such as spine and scapula which are often avoided (due to compression because typical massage would cause pain), can be worked on using massage cupping.
The cups can also be left on a particular area for short duration to facilitate joint mobilisation or soft tissue release. Suction reaches deep into soft tissue, attachments and organs. Toxins, inflammation, blood and lymph are pulled to the skin's surface by the cups.
Health and healing are promoted by loosening soft and connective tissue, and therefore visible improvements are seen in scars and adhesions. The outcome is increased circulation and reduced tightness.
Is massage cupping therapy safe?
This technique is used safely in children, adults and elderly persons. A complete assessment of specific conditions at the time of treatment will be taken into consideration.
What are the therapeutic effects of massage cupping bodywork?
Massage cupping is an adaption of ancient technique from traditional Chinese medicine. Glass or plastic cups along with a vacuum pump or flame create a negative pressure on the skin's surface. Cups are then moved using various techniques. Bony land marks such as spine and scapula which are often avoided (due to compression because typical massage would cause pain), can be worked on using massage cupping.
The cups can also be left on a particular area for short duration to facilitate joint mobilisation or soft tissue release. Suction reaches deep into soft tissue, attachments and organs. Toxins, inflammation, blood and lymph are pulled to the skin's surface by the cups.
Health and healing are promoted by loosening soft and connective tissue, and therefore visible improvements are seen in scars and adhesions. The outcome is increased circulation and reduced tightness.
Is massage cupping therapy safe?
This technique is used safely in children, adults and elderly persons. A complete assessment of specific conditions at the time of treatment will be taken into consideration.
What are the therapeutic effects of massage cupping bodywork?
- loosen adhesions
- release deep tissue issues
- move stagnation
- relieve inflammation
- stimulate blood flow
- sedate the nervous system