Cupping

Lift tension. Boost circulation. Breathe again.
Cupping works by creating suction with specially designed cups that gently pull up the skin and fascia. Unlike massage that presses down, cupping lifts — creating space between tissue layers, improving circulation, and relieving deep muscular tension. It feels unusual at first — a warm pulling sensation — but most people leave feeling lighter, looser, and deeply relaxed.

What cupping can help with:

• Neck and shoulder tightness

• Lower back pain

• Tension headaches

• Muscle fatigue and tight calves

• Heavy legs, sluggish circulation

• Fascia-related restrictions (like IT band or glute tension)

What science says:

Cupping improves local circulation and may reduce inflammation, support lymphatic drainage, and stimulate immune activity. It’s shown to improve range of motion and reduce cortisol levels, which may explain the feeling of lightness and calm after treatment.

By lifting fascia and loosening soft tissues, cupping also improves mobility and supports detoxification through better fluid exchange.

References:

1. Li Y, Mo PC, Jain S, Elliott J, Bleakney A, Lyu S, Jan YK. Effect of durations and pressures of cupping therapy on muscle stiffness of triceps. Front Bioeng Biotechnol. 2022 Nov

2. Mohammadi S. et al. (2019). The effects of cupping therapy as a new approach in the physiotherapeutic management of carpal tunnel syndrome. Physiotherapy Research International, e1770.

3. Moura CC, Chaves ÉCL, Cardoso ACLR, Nogueira DA, Corrêa HP, Chianca TCM. Cupping therapy and chronic back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2018 Nov 14

4. Lin M.L. et al. (2014). Evaluating the effectiveness of low-level laser and cupping on low back pain by checking the plasma cortisol level. IEEE International Symposium on Bioelectronics and Bioinformatics (IEEE ISBB), April 11

5. Liu, W., Piao, S., Meng, X., & Wei, L. (2013). Effects of cupping on blood flow under skin of back in healthy human. World Journal of Acupuncture - Moxibustion, 23(3), 50–52.

6. Al-Bedah AMN, Elsubai IS, Qureshi NA, Aboushanab TS, Ali GIM, El-Olemy AT, Khalil AAH, Khalil MKM, Alqaed MS. The medical perspective of cupping therapy: Effects and mechanisms of action. J Tradit Complement Med. 2018 Apr 30.

7. Umar N.K., Tursunbadalov S., Surgun S., Welcome M.O., & Dane S. (2018). The effects of wet cupping therapy on the blood levels of some heavy metals: A pilot study. Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies.