Cupping

Cups are placed on the main body of the muscle left for 5-10 minutes.

This draws fluid (blood and lymph) to the area, creating an inflammatory response. It may separate layers of skin and fascia and stretch the underlying tissue.

The cups are moved over the surface of a larger muscle group maintaining suction.

This can mobilise tissues, particularly the fascia, over a larger area. It enhances the effects of a traditional massage stroke using decompression instead of compression.

Cups are placed on a targeted muscle. The patient is then actively guided to perform a full range of motion, stretching the tissue under the fixed cup.

This provides a focused deep stretch and promotes circulation to enhance recovery.

Cups are applied with a larger amount of suction and then immediately removed. The process is repeated several times.

This can increase circulation without prolonged tissue distention getting the benefits of cupping by feeling fresher the next day.