Cupping

Pain Relief with Cupping

Many people are familiar with this and have at least heard of it. However, the science behind it is what you may not know. It can help with several different things, bringing a list of benefits. Here at Denver Tech Sports Rehab we primarily use it relieve back and neck pain, any muscles that may be stiff, and even such problems such as anxiety, fatigue, migraines, and rheumatism. How is it able to help with such a wide range of problems and conditions though?

When it comes to pains and muscles, the cupping provides suction and negative pressure that will loosen the muscle, improve blood flow and sedate the nervous system. It also encourages your tissue to release toxins that your body has been burdened with. Its ability to promote such vital actions in the body has proven that it is able to reduce pain from various conditions.

When you think about tension in the muscles it is typically due to emotions. Cupping activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which will promote your body to deeply relax. This can greatly affect the anxiety you may have or digestion issues you’re experiencing. We have seen great results in those who come to us to help their system release, heal and get pain relief.

Cupping provides negative pressure to the skin, muscle, and fascia. This is different from the pressure that you get from a deep tissue massage. Deep tissue massages give you positive pressure instead of negative. The negative pressure causes relaxation and soothing feelings making for a positive experience.

Because Cupping increases the circulation and blood flow, your body can derive these benefits when it comes to muscle recovery:

• Relief from tension, whether emotional or physical
• Healing and regeneration process because of it releasing toxins
• Enhanced circulation
• Skin elasticity from the skin warming and therefore softening
• Reduced inflammation