What is cupping?

Dry cupping therapy is an ancient healing method used to ease muscular pain including back pain, neck pain, tension headaches and other issues. Suction cups create a vacuum and pull on the skin and muscle to increase blood flow to the affected area. The cups are either left in place (stagnant cupping) or slid across the skin (dynamic cupping). Your therapist may stretch your muscles with the cups in place to help release the tight areas.

Benefits of cupping may be:

• Pain relief: Cupping can help with pain management, especially for generalised pain or muscular pain. It may also help to reduce inflammation in the affected area.
• Improved blood flow: Cupping increases blood flow to the skin and muscles, which can aid with healing and may help to remove toxins and improve circulation.
• Reduced muscle tension: Cupping can help decrease muscle tightness and increase flexibility and general range of motion.
• Promote relaxation: Cupping is often relaxing and may promote better sleep.

*Cupping therapy will often leave red marks on the skin, which usually fade quickly within a couple of days. In some cases they can last up to 10 days.