An ancient technique has found its place in the modern world of healing. Massage cupping is a modified version of the common practice of cupping therapy, used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and the results that this simple treatment produces are impressive. Through suction and negative pressure,
massage cupping releases rigid soft tissue; drain excess fluids and toxins; loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue; and bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles.

Benefits

Skin– Brings fresh blood to the surface, increases function of sebaceous and sweat glands, increases elimination of “toxins”

Soft Tissue – Increases the extracellular fluids and ground substance between the layers of fascia, increases in ROM relative to fascial restrictions

Muscles – Respond to influx of fresh blood, cupping mechanically separates the tissue layers as well as drawing fluid into adhesions/scars allowing for more mobility and it softens the fibrin network.

Joints – The increase in new blood vessels and separation of the fascial layers provides instantaneous increasing ROM. Provides extensive movement of fluid through and around the spinal joints resulting in the increase of interstitial fluid, which helps to decompress the spinal joints.