Cupping is one of the oldest forms of manual therapy. The suction and pressure provided by cupping loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system which makes it an excellent treatment in many cases.
What is Cupping massage good for?
- High blood pressure
- Back, shoulders and neck pain
- Stiff muscles
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Migraines
- Rheumatism
- Cellulite
- Blood circulation.
Technique:
By placing a glass or a silicone cup onto the skin, the therapist creates a vacuum in the cup which draws the skin, muscle, and fascia up into the cup. This vacuum can be created with a hand suction pump. Cupping is used as a direct clinical application. The therapist notes an area of restriction and applies the suction directly onto it to affect change.
Benefits:
- Relaxation: suction provides a negative pressure on the skin, muscles, and fascia. This is in contrast to the positive pressure of the deep tissue massage, which is a very relaxing and soothing experience.
- Promotes and enhances blood circulation which speeds up muscle recovery. The negative pressure from the suction allows new blood to flow into that area of tissue.
- Provides a feeling of relief from physical and emotional tensions.
- The exchange of blood allows the removal of toxins and dead cells.
- Warms the skin, and softens tissues to regain elasticity.
- Reduces inflammation.
Duration and cost:
- Cupping massage, 45 min: €60
- Cupping massage, 60 min: €80
- Cupping massage, 75 min: €100
