Release Muscle Tension with Cupping
Knot Yourself specializes in all types of massage therapy, including cupping therapy. This alternative relaxation method originated in China by a Taoist, Ge Hong. Cupping has been around for more than 1600 years. This therapy increases blood circulation and restores balance to your muscles. Knot Yourself can help you with this alternative therapy. Call us today at (330)-461-0769 to find out if cupping is right for you.
What Should I Expect
You may have seen people with big round bruises in different areas of their body, such as shoulders, legs, arms, etc. These are most likely from cupping therapy. It gets its name from the silicone cups that we place on the problem area. The air from the silicone cup is pumped out to create a vacuum. This draws blood to the surface to promote healing, but you should not always expect to receive a big bruise or be sore from it. When cupping is done correctly, you may not have any marks at all. This is not a painful process, but you should feel the tension release, just like with massage.
Benefits of Cupping
Not only does cupping increase overall blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and promote healing in the muscles, it is particularly useful at easing aches and pains from muscle overuse and strain. It can also reduce muscle inflammation by moving the swelling out of the area.
