Is Cupping Therapy for You?

Is Cupping Therapy for You?

By: Kevin Orellana, PTA

Olney Location

What is the process?

Cups can be placed over painful/ achy musculature and manually pumped to suck skin into the cup. The cups are left on the skin for approximately 3-5 minutes. The cups can then be released or dragged along painful musculature to move toxins out of the area.

What are the effects?

The effects of cupping are pain reduction, muscle relaxation, anti-inflammatory + increased blood circulation effects, immunomodulation (activation of the immune system), and blood detoxification (removal of toxins), which correlates mainly with illness development.

What are the results?

You may obtain increased muscle flexibility/ relaxation, increased blood flow, and decreased pain levels. You also get to go home with a nice mark (bruise) which will last approximately 1-10 days, and you may feel soreness over the area cupped, which is normal. This will also allow you the opportunity to make up a great story about fighting off an octopus!

You Might Also Enjoy...

Dealing With Morning Joint Stiffness

Have you ever woken up feeling like your body is as stiff as a board? This is called morning joint stiffness. I’m going to teach you some simple stretching and exercises to do as soon as you get up in the morning that can help with this stiffness and ma

Treating Tendon Pain and Tendinopathy

If you suffer from tendon pain or tendinopathy there are a few things to consider. New research and recommendations for the treatment of tendinopathies are emerging and guiding our physical therapy approach.

Managing Back Pain & Hip Strengthening

There are already a few entries on our website that discuss back pain, but an often-overlooked aspect of managing back pain is the relationship between our hips and back...

Slow As Possible!

You must have heard your physical therapist say to bend your elbow or squat as slowly as possible because muscle fibers are strongest as they move eccentrically.

Posture Perfect: Effective Exercises and Stretches to Stand Tall

Hello! As a PT, my patients often ask how they can improve their posture. The good news is that correcting posture doesn't have to be a boring or tedious proces. In fact, there are plenty of exercises and stretches that can be both effective and enjoyable!

Can Physical Therapy Help Heal Plantar Fasciitis?

Do you experience pain in the bottom of your foot when stepping out of bed in the morning? Standing after sitting for an extended time? Or after participating in activities that involve running/jumping? You may have a condition called plantar fasciitis.