Cupping is a therapeutic method for the treatment of pain and muscle tension. It also helps boost the body’s natural healing process. If you wish to ease muscle tension and relieve pain, cupping could be the solution. The skilled providers at Five Element Wellness Center in Coral Springs & Weston, FL, provide cupping therapy and can help you.
Types of Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is typically performed on areas of the body that are fleshy, including the stomach, back, arms, and legs. A globe-shaped cup made from glass, plastic, silicone, or rubber is used during the cupping procedure. The open side of the cup is placed against the skin, creating a vacuum suction that draws the skin and superficial layer of muscle tissue just below the skin up into the cup.
At our wellness centers in Coral Springs & Weston, FL, cupping is performed using multiple cups simultaneously. The cups are left on the skin in the treatment area for 5-10 minutes before being removed. There are several ways to perform cupping. Some of methods or techniques we perform include:
- Traditional cupping — several cups are placed on the skin and left in place for a short period
- Oils — Herbal oil or medicated oil is applied to the skin before setting one or two cups in place, which allows the cups to be easily moved around for massaging larger areas of skin
- Wet cupping — the skin is gently punctured prior to placing the cups over the treatment area, which makes it easier for more toxins, such as heavy metals, to be released from the skin
Benefits of Cupping
The benefits of cupping therapy are numerous. It helps increase circulation and blood flow in the treatment area, which allows more nutrients and oxygen to reach cells that need healing. Increased circulation also enables more cellular waste and toxins to be carried away through the lymph fluids. In some cases, cupping can also help improve energy flow when acupuncture points are triggered.
Another benefit of cupping is that it can be used to treat a diverse range of issues, including:
- Arthritis
- Hypertension
- Headaches or migraines
- Congestion and bronchitis
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Lower back pain
- Knee pain
Cupping therapy can help you in many ways, such as easing muscle tension and alleviating pain and discomfort. For cupping in Coral Springs & Weston, FL, schedule an appointment with one of our skilled and caring providers by calling Five Element Wellness Center at (954) 507-7817 for Coral Springs or at (954) 228-6904 for Weston.