Myofascial Cupping
Release tension, improve circulation, and aid recovery with modern cupping therapy.
Myofascial Cupping is a modern therapeutic technique that targets the muscles and fascia (connective tissue) to help relieve tension, improve mobility, and support healing.
Unlike traditional Chinese cupping, which uses glass cups and flame to stimulate energy meridians, myofascial cupping uses plastic cups and a hand pump. This method gently lifts the soft tissue away from the body, creating a vacuum that stretches the fascia and increases blood flow.
Cups can be left stationary while you perform guided movements, or they may be glided across the skin to release tightness over a broader area. The increased circulation brings oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, helping reduce pain and promote recovery. Some temporary bruising may occur as blood rises to the surface - a normal part of the healing process.
How does it work:
- Increases blood flow and nutrients to the area
- Increases circulation of fluid to assist recovery
- Increases Range of Motion to the joints
- It can help reduce localised inflammation
- Breaks up and decreases congestion
- Good alternative to dry needling to break down stubborn knots