Advantage Chiropractic
Why do we incorporate Cupping therapy?
Have you noticed more and more celebrities showing up to events with little round marks on their backs? These come from cupping therapy. But what is it?
Cupping is a type of alternative therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. This suction is thought to improve the flow of energy in the body and facilitate healing.
Cupping is a form of massage therapy that decompresses soft tissues using vacuum suction, unlike other forms of massage that compresses soft tissues. During cupping, the cup gently sucks to your skin and lifts underlying soft tissue into the cup.
Types of cupping?
Fire cupping involves creating a vacuum in a glass cup using a flame, while regular pump cupping uses plastic or silicone cups with a pump to create suction. Both therapies improve circulation, reduce tension, and promote healing. Our chiropractors only use regular pump cupping while our acupuncturists utilize the fire cupping methods.
How does it feel?
Cupping is very relaxing and generally not painful. The sensation that is experienced is a pulling of the skin as the cup is moved in a rolling fashion. Redness or a feeling of warmth is usually experienced after the release of the cup due to increased blood flow to the area.
Who can benefit?
Almost anyone can benefit from cupping. It is used to treat lack of mobility, tight muscles, scars, and many diagnoses like headaches, tendinitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and release of trigger points.
What to expect after?
Mild soreness is to be expected from the buildup of lactic acid in the muscle tissue, but less soreness than a deep tissue massage. Bruises are to be expected and can last up to a week.
Benefits of Cupping!
Cupping has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions. It may be particularly effective at easing conditions that create muscle aches and pains.
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Release scar tissue and fascial adhesions
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Reduce painful trigger points
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Improve circulation, blood and lymph circulation
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Relieve lower back, shoulder, knee, and neck pain
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Promote mobility and range of motion
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Improves mature scars
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Headaches and migraines
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Decrease toxins
Still unsure
If you are still unsure, feel free to call our team at Advantage Chiropractic Glenfield today for help and any more clarification you desire.