Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy Massage

At Therapeutic Medical Massage, we offer many types of massages and holistic and natural treatments. One of the treatments we offer includes cupping therapy. Cupping therapy helps many people with a variety of issues. Many people have experienced the benefits of cupping and how it helps in their lives.

Cupping therapy involves suctioning cups to various places of your body to produce a healing effect. Overall, suction has many different purposes, which makes it a great part of a treatment plan for many different ailments.

To start, we fill the cups with some kind of flammable liquid. Next, we set it on fire. The fire heats up the inside of the cup. Once the fire is extinguished, we place the cups on various places of your body. Usually, three to five cups go on your body. The placement of the cups helps reduce pain.

As the cups cool, your skin is suctioned into the cup. This is when your skin reddens and rises into the cup, causing the blood vessels to expand. The cups remain on your body for about three minutes. During this time, many different treatments happen. These treatments include muscle relaxation and relaxation of soft tissue. From there, we remove the cups and apply an anti-bacterial cream and bandage the area. This prevents any potential infection from forming. Swelling and bruising go away within 10 days.

Suction Cup Therapy Has Been in Tradition in Various Parts of the World

With the influence of traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and other healing methods, cupping has reemerged into the Western healing community. Though subtle, it is a very effective healing therapy.

Cupping therapy has been used to relieve pain, improve the range of motion of muscles around the joints, improve the effectiveness of reflexology, drain excess fluids built up in the lymphatic system, increase energy, stimulate blood flow, and minimize fascial restriction, facial rejuvenation and removing wrinkles and cellulite build up.

Cupping therapy has been popular among athletes to improve their performance and recover faster by flushing away the lactic acid that builds up after any workout session. Cupping therapy helps to keep the fascia lubricated and stimulate blood flow so muscles move freely for the athletes to perform efficiently in their chosen sport. Cupping helps to minimize the fascial restriction for the muscles to move through its entire range of motion. The Olympic medal winner, Michael Phelps utilized this therapy in the 2016 Olympics.

How Does Cupping Therapy Work?

By suctioning, an internal vacuum is created which delivers negative pressure. This negative pressure is being used to release rigid soft tissue, drain excess fluid and stimulate the lymphatic system (immune system), loosen the adhesions, brings oxygen and blood flow to the stagnant skin and muscles. Non-oxygenated blood, cellular debris and accumulated wastes in the body are brought to the surface where cupping therapy is applied. Myofascial work that is done through cupping helps relax even the stubborn muscles. This negative pressure (pulling action) created with cups engages the parasympathetic nervous system which in turn helps individuals to deeply relax their entire body. Those individuals receiving the cupping therapy feel the benefit of relaxation weeks after the treatment. It is not unusual to fall asleep when receiving cupping therapy.

Different Kinds of Cups

• Fire Cupping
• Biomagnetic cupping
• Facial Rejuvenation cupping massage
• Reflexology combined with cupping

Cupping therapy can be done with plastic cups, silicone cups, glass cups and plastic cups with magnets.

Who Will Benefit From Cupping Therapy Massage?

Fire Cupping: Beneficial to individuals suffering from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, sciatica, headaches, neck, and shoulder pain, or muscle spasms to alleviate the discomfort.

Bio-Magnetic Cupping: It is beneficial to individuals suffering from chronic pain, swelling or stiffness in joints, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder condition, low back pain, and pain due to incorrect posture. (Involves cups with magnets.)

Facial Rejuvenation Cupping/Facial Muscle Sculpting: Less invasive than injecting Botox, it utilizes glass cups to gently remove the wrinkles and decompress the skin to allow the body to build collagen. This facial rejuvenation is very relaxing and effective.

Cellulite Reduction with Cupping Therapy: If you have uninvited cellulite that you want to get rid of, cupping therapy combined with essential oils can help you achieve that.

Reflexology Combined with Cupping Therapy: Beneficial to individuals with plantar fasciitis, to improve range of motion of ankle joints which in turn improves their gait.

Massage and Cupping

Cupping therapy is a great supplement to any massage. Additionally, cupping therapy and acupuncture also go hand-in-hand with each other. During your conversation before your appointment, bring up if you want either in conjunction with your cupping therapy. Also, you’ll decide whether you want a wet or dry cupping therapy. Wet cupping therapy involves some removal of blood, whereas dry cupping therapy works with suctioning only.

   

Individualized Treatment

One of the strengths of cupping therapy is its adaptability to individual needs. A skilled practitioner can tailor the therapy to address specific areas of tension or concern. This personalized approach ensures that each session is attuned to the individual’s unique stress triggers and bodily responses.

In a world where stress seems to be an inescapable companion, seeking effective and holistic ways to manage it is paramount. Cupping therapy offers a journey back in time to an ancient practice that holds remarkable relevance in the modern context. By enhancing relaxation, promoting circulation, and nurturing a stronger mind-body connection, cupping therapy emerges as a valuable tool in the pursuit of stress relief. As more individuals embrace this age-old technique, they may find themselves better equipped to navigate the challenges of contemporary life with a greater sense of balance and tranquility.

Let Us Help You!

Suction cup therapy can also help with other conditions (other than muscle or tissue pain) such as chronic migraines or headaches, reducing cellulite, increasing flexibility, improving range of motion, and so much more. Overall, suction cup therapy is a fantastic way to take care of your body both physically and mentally.

As an experienced medical massage therapist, Aruna listens to your specific concerns. She understands and safely uses pressure to specific acupressure points for your well-being and comfort to provide relief to those areas that need attention. The medical massage office is located in Mason Ohio right off of Tylersville Road.

To schedule a cupping therapy appointment, contact Aruna today.