Cupping therapy is a soft-tissue treatment that uses gentle suction to lift and decompress muscles, fascia, and underlying tissues. This negative pressure increases blood flow, promotes lymphatic drainage, and helps break up adhesions that restrict movement.

Unlike traditional massage that compresses the tissue, cupping creates space, allowing tight or irritated muscles to relax and heal more effectively.
Cupping can help:

• Reduce deep muscle tension

• Decrease inflammation and swelling

• Release tight fascia and trigger points

• Improve circulation and nutrient delivery

• Calm muscle spasms

• Support faster recovery after workouts

• Increase range of motion in stiff joints

• Improve mobility and body mechanics

This makes cupping especially effective for chronic pain, overuse injuries, and movement restrictions.

Conditions Cupping Therapy Can Treat

Cupping can help relieve:

• Low back pain (gym-related tightness, chronic stiffness, spasms)

• Sciatica and nerve tension

• Neck pain and decreased cervical ROM

• Mid-back and thoracic stiffness

• TMJ / jaw tension and facial muscle tightness

• Shoulder pain and rotator cuff tightness

• Hip pain, glute tightness, and piriformis syndrome

• Knee pain and quad/hamstring tightness

• Ankle sprains & Achilles tension

• Foot and toe pain (plantar fascia tightness)

• Chronic stress tension in upper traps

• Stiffness from prolonged sitting or posture imbalance

• Sports recovery for athletes and active individuals

What to Expect During a Cupping Session

During your cupping session, we place plastic cups on specific tight or painful areas. You may feel a light pulling sensation as the tissue lifts. Most patients find it relaxing.

Cups may stay in place or be gently glided across the skin to address larger muscle groups. Sessions typically last 5–15 minutes depending on your condition.

After-Care Instructions

It’s normal to experience:

• Light redness or circular marks (these are not bruises)

• Mild soreness similar to a deep-tissue massage

• Increased warmth or looseness in the treated area

For best results:

• Drink plenty of water

• Avoid intense workouts for 12–24 hours

• Keep the area warm and protected

• Stretch lightly to maintain mobility

These marks usually fade within 3–7 days.