Cupping Therapy
What is cupping therapy?
Cupping therapy is a hands-on treatment technique often used alongside chiropractic care and remedial massage to help reduce muscular tension, improve circulation, and support recovery.
The treatment involves placing specialised cups on the skin to create gentle suction, which lifts the skin, fascia, and superficial muscle tissue. This helps encourage blood flow to the targeted area, release built-up tension, and support the body’s natural healing response.
Our chiropractors and remedial massage therapists will assess your symptoms, movement, and treatment goals to determine whether cupping is a suitable addition to your care.
What are the benefits?
Encourages tissue relaxation: The suction effect helps release tight muscles and fascia, reducing restriction and discomfort.
Boosts circulation to targeted areas: Increased blood flow may support healing, recovery, and tissue health.
Helps ease built-up tension: Can be effective for muscular tightness caused by stress, repetitive strain, posture, or physical activity.
Supports recovery from physical load: Often used to help the body recover after training, muscular fatigue, or ongoing physical demands.
Improve movement quality: Reducing tension through soft tissues can help the body move more freely and with less discomfort.
Complements hands-on treatment: Works well alongside chiropractic care, remedial massage, dry needling, and rehab therapies.
Cupping Therapy FAQ
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Cupping therapy is commonly used for muscular tightness, back and neck tension, postural strain, sports recovery, soft tissue restriction, and general muscular discomfort.
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Cupping usually feels like a pulling or tight sensation rather than pain. Most people find it comfortable, though some areas of significant tightness may feel more intense during treatment.
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Temporary circular marks can appear where the cups were placed due to increased blood flow to the treated area. These marks are usually painless and fade naturally over several days.
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Yes. Cupping is often used alongside chiropractic adjustments, remedial massage, dry needling, soft tissue therapy, and movement-based rehab depending on your treatment needs.
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No. While it’s popular for recovery from physical activity, cupping can also help with everyday muscular tension, postural tightness, stress-related discomfort, and movement restriction.
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Cupping therapy may be performed by our chiropractors or remedial massage therapists, depending on your condition and overall treatment plan.
