Cupping

What is Cupping?

Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that involves placing cups on the body. The cup is either heated with fire or manually pumped to create a suction. This suction force encourages blood flow, which increases circulation, thereby promoting healing and pain relief. Cupping is used to complement chiropractic work and/or acupuncture.

Symptoms that cupping treats

  • Neck Pain
  • Migraines
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Sports injuries
  • Tension Headaches
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Sciatica
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Fatigue
  • Arthritis
Cupping therapy being performed

Types of Cupping We Offer

Dry cupping traditionally involves setting an alcohol-soaked cotton ball aflame. This heat sends the oxygen out of the cup to create a vacuum suction. Another approach involves using a device to remove the air from the cups to pull the skin up and into the cup.

Moving cups is like dry cupping, but before applying the cups, your practitioner will apply an oil all over the skin to be able to gently move the cups around the injured area.

Man receiving cupping treatment