Myofascial Cupping therapy has become a popular compliment to a remedial massage. You may have seen the occasional athlete on TV or person in the streets with bruise like circles on their shoulders and back. This can be the result from Myofascial Cupping Therapy. By loosening the connective tissue and fascia, blood circulation is promoted to the area where the cups are placed. This has been shown to create movement and gliding of the tissues beneath the surface, decrease muscle tension and increase blood flow which in turn helps, nourish the area with oxygen and aid in healing.
Cupping is a form of traditional medicine used by many cultures since ancient times. It is much like a reverse massage where instead of compression into the soft tissue, suction is applied as the therapist applies the cups and uses a pump to remove the air, pulling the tissues into the cups. This has been shown to create movement and gliding of the tissues beneath the surface, decrease muscle tension and increase blood flow which in turn helps, nourish the area with oxygen and aid in healing.
* Hicaps private health fund rebates available for this service.