What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping Therapy involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create gentle suction. This suction lifts the soft tissues, helping to loosen tight muscles, release fascia, and encourage healthy blood flow to the area. Unlike deep pressure techniques, cupping works by decompressing tissues rather than compressing them.
How Cupping Works
The suction created by the cups helps:
- Increase circulation to targeted areas
- Reduce muscle stiffness and tension
- Support fascial mobility
- Promote relaxation and recovery
- Encourage the body’s natural healing response
Cups may remain in place for a short period or be gently moved across the skin, depending on your needs and treatment goals.
Cupping Therapy May Support:
- Muscle tightness and soreness
- Neck, back, and shoulder tension
- Reduced range of motion
- Post-exercise recovery
- Stress relief and relaxation
- Chronic muscular discomfort
Each session is personalized and may be combined with chiropractic adjustments, dry needling, massage therapy, or corrective exercises for optimal results.
What to Expect During a Session
Most patients describe cupping as a gentle pulling or stretching sensation. The treatment is generally relaxing, though temporary circular marks may appear where cups were placed. These marks are not bruises and typically fade within a few days.
An Integrative Approach to Care
At CTC Integrated Healthcare, Cupping Therapy is part of a comprehensive, whole-body approach to wellness. By addressing soft tissue restrictions and supporting circulation, cupping helps enhance the effectiveness of chiropractic and other holistic treatments.
Is Cupping Right for You?
Cupping may be beneficial if you’re experiencing muscle tension, stiffness, or limited mobility, or if you’re looking for a natural method to support recovery and relaxation. Our practitioners will help determine whether cupping is appropriate for your care plan.
Schedule Your Cupping Session
Cupping Therapy is available at CTC Integrated Healthcare.
Contact us today to learn more or book your appointment at one of our three locations.
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