Benefits of Cupping

Cupping dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.  Cupping therapy supporters believe that cupping removes harmful substances and toxins from the body to promote healing. But that’s not proven.

The many people, specifically athletes who do choose to undergo cupping therapy will often do so before participating in their sport, as well as after. Most have a goal of addressing specific aches and pains within their body, as they want to heal these areas as much as they possibly can before participating in their chosen sport. For athletes who have been diagnosed with a specific injury or have had to undergo a surgical process, cupping therapy can be used to help their body heal faster.

Cupping can even be used to help decrease an athlete’s recovery time after they have undergone strenuous training.  Athletes can expect an improvement in their blood flow, which in turn is beneficial when it comes to boosting their body’s immune system.

A few specific conditions that cupping can address in athletes include plantar fasciitis, hamstring strains, sore muscles and back pain.

Cupping can also be beneficial for the average person who is looking for relief from everyday aches and pains. 

Some of the benefits of cupping therapy include:

• promoting the skin’s blood flow
• changing the skin’s biomechanical properties
• increasing pain thresholds
• induce inflammation to heal injuries
• boosting cellular immunity
• facial cupping can rejuvenate the skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines
• loosen muscles and reduce pain

If you'd like to give cupping a try then contact me to schedule an appointment.