Cupping

20 to 30 minutes. If appropriate, cupping is included in New Patient Visits and Follow-up visits.

What is Cupping?

Cupping is a traditional therapy that uses suction to release tight muscles, improve circulation, decrease inflammation and to support the body’s natural healing.

Plastic suction cups are placed on the body to create a vacuum effect, encouraging blood flow, and decreasing tension to treat painful areas of the body. When the cups are removed, the skin will have tell-tale marks ranging from a bright red to deep purple, but will not be painful. These marks will slowly dissipate over a period of a few days. Patients often report feeling relief from tight, stiff, aching muscles and an increased range of motion after a cupping session. Cupping can also effectively treat colds and coughs.

Benefits of Cupping:

• Relieves muscle tightness and pain

• Improves circulation and lymphatic flow

• Supports recovery from sports or physical activity

• Releases fascial adhesions and stiffness

• Improves range of motion

Ask us how cupping can help you to feel better fast!

Please note that cupping is not available as a stand-alone service, but part of a comprehensive orthopedic or wellness acupuncture treatment.