A Unique Treatment To Improve Soft Tissue Mobility and Reduce Pain
Myofascial Cupping (MC) is a unique treatment that uses suction to lift tissue as the cup is moved by the therapist to decompress underlying tissue. The cups come in various sizes depending on the treatment area needed. Four theories exist on how MC produces changes to soft tissue mobility:
- The stimulation of fibroblast activation within the connective tissue permits optimal retention of water;
- The disruption of excessive collagen cross-linkages (ie. scar tissue)
- The thixotropic-like nature of connective tissue is described by the Rolfing technique as something that is capable of changing its state (ie. dense thickened, to a more fluid form); and
- Activation of mechanoreceptors is stimulated by the application of external force that causes the nervous system to respond.
How Myofascial Cupping Works
Myofascial Cupping works by creating a negative (tension) pressure that:
- Passively stretches tissue resulting in increased motion
- Increases blood supply and subsequently heat to area treated
- Increases fluid movement which assists in recovery. For example, reducing edema (swelling)
- Increases nutrient-rich blood supply to the injured area helping it heal.
Conditions That Respond to Myofascial Cupping Therapy:
- Poor Circulation
- Sciatica
- ITB Syndrome
- Low Back Pain
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Chronic Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscular Aches
- Neuralgia
- Trigger Points
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Migraines
- Tension Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Pre/ Post-Surgery
- Athletic Stress & Injury
- Bursitis and Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Scoliosis
- Scars & Adhesions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia