Cupping Therapeutic Bodywork

Cupping therapy, also known as "myofascial decompression", has been used for hundreds of years in various cultures. It involves placing cups, usually made of glass, plastic, or silicone, on the skin and creating suction. This suction can be created by either heating the air inside the cup and then placing it on the skin, or by using a handheld pump to remove the air from the cup. The suction creates a vacuum effect that draws the underlying muscle tissue into the cup. Cupping therapy can help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, and muscle tension & rigidity.