Myofascial Cupping (MC) is a unique treatment that uses suction to lift tissue as the cup is moved by the therapist to decompress underlying tissue. The cups come in various sizes depending on the treatment area needed. Four theories exist on how MC produces changes to soft tissue mobility:

1. The stimulation of fibroblast activation within the connective tissue to permit optimal retention of water;

2. The disruption of excessive collagen cross linkages (ie. scar tissue);

3. Activation of mechanoreceptors which is stimulated by the application of external force that causes the nervous system to respond.

How Myofascial Cupping Works

It creates a negative (tension) pressure which:

Passively stretches tissue resulting in increased ROM
Increases blood supply/heat to area treated
Increases fluid movement which assists in recovery (ie. decreased edema)
Increases nutrient-rich blood supply to injured area

Conditions that respond to Myofascial Cupping Therapy:

Poor Circulation
Sciatica
ITB Syndrome
Low back pain
TMJ Dysfunction
Chronic Pain
Arthritis
Muscular Aches
Neuralgia
Trigger points

Carpal Tunnel Migraine, Tension Heachaches, & Sinusitis
Pre- & Post-Operative Conditions
Athletic Stress & Injury
Bursitis/Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Scoliosis
Scars & Adhesions
Myofascial pain syndrome
Fibromyalgia