Cupping Treatment Could Help You Find Lasting Pain Relief
Ask Your Physical Therapist About Cupping Treatment
Cupping is a term that you may or may not be familiar with. The name may sound a little amusing, but it is a pain-relieving therapy treatment.
While using this ancient form of alternative therapy, cups are placed on the skin to induce suction and treat pain, promote relaxation, enhance blood flow, and reduce muscle tension.
Do you want to learn more about this therapy and how it can help you relieve pain and suffering while allowing you to enjoy your everyday activities again? Call our clinic today at (480) 921-9000 or at 480-597-4241 to make an appointment in Ahwatukee, Biltmore or Tempe, AZ and to find out more about how cupping can benefit you!
What does the cupping process look like?
Cupping was first utilized in ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cultures, and it is today used to relieve pain and muscle tension.
It is a complex therapeutic process. Our physical therapists apply silicone cups on your skin, upside down. As the air in the cup is pumped out a vacuum is formed, causing the skin to raise and the blood vessels to dilate.
It is also known as a “tissue distraction release” technique. During the cupping technique, cups may be slid over various regions of the body to elevate and separate tissue.
This causes neural tissues, fascia, skin, ligaments, muscles, and tendons to loosen and move more easily. Cupping works by relaxing muscles, releasing trigger points, stimulating lymphatic flow, increasing local circulation, and releasing scar tissue adhesion.
How can cupping help me?
It is important to bear in mind that cups are not a method of treatment involving wounds, infections, burns, or active inflammation of the skin.
This is a versatile therapy that may be adapted to your situation if you require lymphatic drainage or deep tissue massage.
Evidence supports cupping as an effective treatment technique for many disorders, such as chronic neck pain, low back pain, and fibromyalgia.
While there are some reservations regarding this therapy, the procedure is supported by science. The suction in the cups creates negative pressure, which aids in blood flow to body tissues, the reduction of restrictions, and the elimination of superfluous fluids.
There are numerous advantages to this therapy. It can improve your skin’s health, help with respiratory issues, and even help with digestion. It is also used to shorten recovery times and alleviate symptoms.
It’s also important to be aware that it can also cause bruises that can last up to two weeks on the skin. Bruises usually repair themselves over time, and they’re not something to worry about! You may have seen the round cupping bruises on celebrities and famous athletes! Very cool…
There are also different methods of cupping, which your therapist will give you more information about depending on your therapy treatment.
Longitudinal, cross-fiber, and circular are all cupping methods. Longitudinal is the most common form in which the cup glides longitudinally across the muscle fibers.
Cross fiber is used when the tissue is believed to be scarred. Circular is typically used at the end of the session to ensure that all areas have been covered.
Discover the health benefits of cupping today
Do you have an injury or a health issue that prevents you from living your life the way you want to? It’s time to reclaim your health. You can start by making an appointment at our physical therapy office today to learn more about the health benefits of cupping!
Meeting with one of our licensed physical therapists in Ahwatukee, Biltmore or Tempe, AZ can help you find out if cupping is right for you. At Orthopedic Sports Therapy, we are here to provide you with the relief you need.