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Cupping uses gentle suction to lift and decompress tight tissue. As part of a physical therapy plan, it can help ease muscle tension and support movement.
Cupping (also called myofascial decompression) is a soft-tissue technique that uses suction cups to lift the skin and underlying tissue, the opposite of pressing down. Physical therapists use it to help decrease muscle tension and improve local blood flow, with low risk of side effects. Evidence is still developing, so we use it as a complement to hands-on care and exercise, not a stand-alone cure.
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Suction lifts and decompresses tissue, the opposite of most hands-on techniques.
Can reduce pain and tension and improve blood flow to the area.
A well-tolerated technique; temporary circular marks are normal.
We use it alongside manual therapy and exercise, not on its own.
Cupping is used, as part of a plan, for muscle-driven tension and pain, including:
Tight, guarded muscles that limit movement.
Muscle-related neck and low back pain.
Tender myofascial trigger points.
Supporting recovery from training and overuse.
Stiffness from soft-tissue tightness.
Bound-down fascia contributing to discomfort.
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The temporary circular marks come from the suction drawing blood to the surface; they’re normal and fade in a few days.
Most people find it comfortable, a pulling or tightness sensation rather than pain.
Cupping can reduce muscle tension and pain with low risk; evidence is still developing, so we use it as a complement, not a stand-alone treatment.
If muscle tension or tightness is limiting you, your therapist can tell you whether cupping fits your plan.
In most cases, no. Rules vary by plan and state.
Your first visit is a full evaluation, your therapist reviews your history, watches how you move, and builds a plan around your goals. In most states you can come directly, no referral needed.
Cupping Therapy is offered at the 11 clinics listed below. Services vary by location, so call ahead to confirm availability before your visit.
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