MYOFASCIAL CUPPING

Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese healing practice which has been used for thousands of years.

Cupping therapy can help speed up recovery, reduce inflammation and promote relaxation. 

The treatment itself has gained popularity over recent years with athletes and celebrities such as Michael Phelps and Jennifer Aniston. With people regularly posting images of their cupping marks on social media. 

During treatment a special cup will be applied to certain areas of tension in the body, the aim is to lift the fascia (the connective tissue in your body) and muscles away from your skeletal system, allowing better blood flow. 

This in turn can speed up the bodies’ natural healing process and help to relieve pain and tension in the area. 

Sounds terrifying doesn’t it, don’t worry it actually doesn’t hurt that badly, it’s more of a pinching sensation which settles after a few minutes. 

The cups can be left on anywhere from a couple of minutes up to around 15 Minutes, the practitioner will decide depending on the aim of the session.

After treatment you can be left with round cupping marks on the skin, it will look like bruising but it won’t be painful. These can last anywhere from 2,3 or even 10 days, don’t worry they will fade. 

Ultimately, we have been left with better blood flow, reduced tension, increased movement & flexibility and an all-round feeling of relaxation.