Cupping Therapy at Cambridge Physiotherapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that has found its place in modern physiotherapy for pain relief, muscle relaxation, and improved circulation. Cupping treatments place cups on the skin, creating suction, lifting underlying tissues, promoting blood flow and facilitating healing. 

Cambridge Physiotherapists incorporate cupping to complement other physiotherapy treatments, to address musculoskeletal issues, reduce tension, and enhance overall recovery.

How Cupping Works

Your physiotherapist places cups on targeted areas to create suction that pulls the skin and underlying fascia upward. This increases blood flow and stimulates your lymphatic system. This helps release muscle knots, reduce inflammation, and remove toxins from tissues.

Conditions Treated With Cupping Therapy at Cambridge Physiotherapy 

• Chronic Back Pain
  Cupping releases muscle tension and improves blood flow, relieving chronic back discomfort.
• Neck and Shoulder Pain
  Cupping effectively reduces stiffness and tension in the neck and shoulder. 
• Sports Injuries
  Cupping promotes faster recovery with increased circulation and reduced muscle soreness or inflammation after intense physical activity.
• Arthritis
  Cupping alleviates pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis with improved joint mobility.
• Migraines and Tension Headaches
  Less muscle tension and improved circulation help reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches.
• Fibromyalgia
  Cupping therapy alleviates widespread pain and fatigue, common in fibromyalgia.
• Plantar Fasciitis
  Cupping reduces inflammation and promotes healing in the fascia, easing pain in the foot and heel.
• Sciatica
  Cupping releases deep-seated muscle tension along the lower back and legs to relieve sciatic nerve pain.
• Tendonitis
  Cupping reduces inflammation in tendons in conditions like tennis elbow or Achilles tendonitis.

FAQs About Cupping Therapy in Cambridge

What is cupping therapy used for?

Cupping therapy treats pain, muscle tension, inflammation, and sports injuries by improving blood flow and promoting healing.

Does cupping hurt?

Cupping usually causes a gentle pulling sensation. You may experience mild discomfort, but cupping is generally not painful.

Are cupping marks bruises?

No, the circular marks are not bruises. The increased blood flow on the skin’s surface makes a circle in the shape of the cup and typically fades within a few days.

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Cambridge, Galt, Preston, Hespeler, Glenchristie, Doon South, 

Aikensville, Puslinch, Branchton and New Dundee, Ontario