Cupping massage
Modern cupping
What is (modern) cupping massage?
(Modern) cupping uses a variety of tools such as plastic, plastic + magnetic and/or silicone cups are used to create a vacuum separating the layers of superficial fascia while pulling the skin up into cup.
How does (modern) cupping massage work?
By creating suction and negative pressure, cupping therapy lifts connective tissue, releases, rigid tissue and loosens adhesions. Cupping pulls stagnation, waste, and toxins to the skin level where it can be easily flushed out by the lymphatic and circulatory system.
Cupping techniques bring blood flow and nutrition to stagnant areas. The pulling action engages the parasympathetic nervous system, thus allowing deep relaxation throughout the entire body.
Post Treatment Care
1. Rest / pace physical activity levels.
2. Hydrate: water, Powerade, Gatorade, coconut water and/or milk.
3. Reduce timeframe of marks:
- Traumacare or other homeopathic anti-inflammatory creams
- Neuro-proprioceptive tape
What are cupping marks?
- Cupping marks are not bruises from your recent cupping treatment but a release of dead static blood, lymph, cellular debris, pathogens and toxins pulled to the skin’s surface by cupping application.
- Marks last 1 - 14 days depending on severity of injured area(s).
