16/09/2026
Have you been curious about trying myofascial cupping? Book in to see Rhiannon (pictured) and Amanda for a massage!
How does cupping work and what are the benefits?
Myofascial cupping is a Western adaptation of the Traditional Chinese Medicine cupping technique. It is used to treat many things, such as movement restrictions, decreasing pain sensitivity of an area, and promoting scar healing.
Cupping elicits change in our body in 3 ways
1️⃣ Mechanical input - a multidirectional force is applied to the tissues
2️⃣ Neurological change - by stimulating mechanoreceptors, changing the way our nervous system perceives tissue stretch
3️⃣ Chemical change - by drawing blood to the area, this can change the acidity of the area.
Though the marks left by cupping can look extreme, cupping can be a relatively uninvasive treatment aid. The marks are burst capillaries (superficial blood vessels) and there is no tissue damage in the area. These marks also promote a healing response in the area
