Cupping

Cupping involves the placement of specialized cups on the skin to create a suction effect. This technique promotes blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and facilitates the release of toxins and metabolic waste from deep tissues. Cupping therapy is commonly used for pain relief, muscle recovery, and relaxation.

Professional therapist expertly applying cups during a cupping therapy session at Priority One Chiropractic. Cupping is a specialized technique aimed at promoting blood flow, relaxation, and pain relief.

Benefits of cupping

Cupping therapy is often sought for its potential benefits, such as reducing pain, inflammation, and muscle tension.
The practitioner may employ different types of cupping techniques, such as static cupping, where the cups are left in place for several minutes, or dynamic cupping, where the cups are glided across the skin.

Common Conditioning cupping therapy is used for:

  • Muscle Tension & Pain

  • Back Pain

  • Shoulder Pain

  • Sports Injuries

  • Stress & Anxiety

Post-cupping therapy result showing the characteristic circular bruises on the patient's skin. These harmless marks are a sign of increased blood circulation and are a common outcome of cupping therapy, indicating its effectiveness

What about the bruises from cupping?

While cupping therapy leaves behind temporary marks resembling bruises, they typically fade within a few days. These marks, known as "cupping marks," indicate the release of toxins and stagnant blood from the body and are typically not associated with any pain or discomfort.

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