Cupping is a type of therapy where cups are placed on the area of treatment in order to create suction, which will pull the skin and connective tissue into the cup. This helps pull circulation to the area to help with healing. Cupping helps with muscle and connective tissue type pain and muscle tightness. Cupping can help reduce the pain and restrictions in the area oftreatment. Common questions are: Does it cause bruising? There may be a reaction of the skin that has coloration due to the cupping. This is caused due to the cupping opening the blood vessels near the surface of the skin and the increased circulation in the area. Is it painful? Cupping is like getting a deep tissue massage. Who would benefit from cupping? Anyone whois suffering from myofascial pain who does not have one of the following: Diabetes, on blood thinners, skin conditions/thinner skin, cancer, cellulitis, infection, blood clots or is pregnant.
