Cupping therapy (Myofascial Decompression) is a technique used to ease pain by using a suction to draw blood to and away from the localized area of pain or discomfort. The suction force inside the cup pulls the skin upwards. The suction from cupping breaks capillaries under the skin and allows the body to replenish the treated area with healthier blood flow. After treatment, you should expect some round red cupping marks but don’t worry these marks should fade within a week or two!

Cupping is not meant to cause pain although you might feel a bit of skin tightness during treatment and soreness after. Cupping may help reduce the pain and inflammation, reduce muscular tension, improve blood flow, and improve the range of motion.  Some conditions that cupping therapy can treat include back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches and migraines as well as hypertension.  Cupping is low risk therapy but talk to your healthcare practitioner before trying cupping if you are a candidate for the therapy.