How does Cupping work?

Plastic or glass cups are placed strategically on certain parts of the body to increase circulation, decrease inflammation and relax the muscles. Cupping is supposed to draw fluid into the area where the cups are being placed. After the treatment, there may be a slight discoloration, which is due to broken blood vessels just beneath the skin, very similar to a bruise.

Did you know?

Cupping has been popular in Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures going back thousands of years. As the years progress, increasing numbers of people worldwide have been using this technique. Even celebrities and athletes have popularized it in the U.S. in recent years, which you may have seen with Michael Phelps. Click here to read more…