Cupping is a safe, traditional treatment that can help resolve chronic muscle tightness and pain faster than massage therapy alone. 

Cupping has become widely popular, with everyone from Olympic athletes to pregnant pop-stars taking advantage of the natural health benefits of cupping. Have you ever seen people at your gym or swimming pool with those tell-tale red circles on their backs and shoulders? Its become more common for people to request cupping to help relieve their chronic muscles soreness, but did you know it can be used to treat many other complaints?


Increased Circulation

The suction from the cups can actually help increase circulation to the area where they’re placed! This additional blood flow to specific areas can help not only relieve muscle tension, but also promote cell repair. By increasing circulation with cupping, you can also help reduce the appearance of cellulite. 


Encourage tissues to release toxins

While we do have organs that remove toxins from our blood, our modern lifestyle often can overload our bodies with toxins. Cupping is one way that you can give your body a boost in releasing those toxins. Your lymphatic system is responsible for eliminating your body’s toxins and waste - cupping creates focused blood flow that helps your body by flushing those built-up toxins through the lymphatic system.

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Reduces Anxiety

Your parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for our body's “rest and digest” state (it does this by slowing your heart rate, assisting in digestion, and increasing intestinal and gland activity). When your therapist glides the cups across your skin, it activates this system  promoting deep relaxation through your entire body. 


Reduces stretch marks and scars

Increased blood flow enhances your body's ability to dispose of toxins, restores lymphatic circulation and helps to remove edema (excess fluid) - all of which helps reduce the appearance of scarring! Studies have shown that cupping has a positive effect on stretch marks and scars - even on areas far from where the cups are applied. 


Can help improve varicose and spider veins

Varicose veins look like bulging, bluish veins just under your skin, usually on legs and feet. This happens when the valves inside the vein aren’t working properly—the valves don’t effectively push the blood from the muscle back to the heart, causing the blood to congest and the veins twist and bulge. Cupping helps by bringing fresh blood flow and oxygen back to the problem areas. You’ll notice your varicose veins appear lighter after your first session, though it will take a series of cupping sessions for lasting results. (Note: only dry, not wet, cupping is recommended for treating varicose veins. At Resolution Therapeutic, we only practice dry cupping.)


Clears congestion and helps treat asthma

Congestion is the buildup of fluid or phlegm in your lungs, often caused by a cold, bronchitis or even asthma. The suction from cupping can break up and expel this congestion, as well as bring oxygen rich blood and lymph toward your lungs and other respiratory muscles. Usually, your therapist will place the cups on your back but may also place them on your chest as well. The cups may be left in place, or your therapist may gently guide them in an upward motion to facilitate the movement of lymph fluid. Facial cupping can also be helpful to unblock your sinuses!


Clears colon blockages and aid digestion

Remember how we mentioned cupping can engage our parasympathetic nervous system? When this system is engaged it increases the blood flow to the digestive tract - aiding your body's digestive process. Gentle cupping over the abdomen can help stimulate the insides of your digestive organs as well. It can aid in peristalsis (aka the contractions that push food through your digestive tract), help clear colon blockages, encourage blood flow and body-fluid to move through your organs, and even help relieve indigestion. 


Want to know if cupping could work for you?

Give us a call or ask your therapist during your next massage session! Our therapists are trained and certified in safe and effective cupping techniques. Schedule a cupping-only session, or add cupping to your therapeutic massage!

The benefits of cupping increase over time - consider a monthly membership for additional savings and convenience while enjoying the health benefits of regular massage, cupping, infrared sauna, and acupuncture. Consistent self-care goes a long way in maintaining your long term health! 

Book a cupping massage session here to start reaping the many benefits!

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