CUPPING
Chronic Pain Got You Down? Cupping Treatment Could Help You Find Relief
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Cupping is a type of pain-relieving therapy. Cups are suctioned into the skin during cupping to relieve pain, promote relaxation, enhance blood flow, and reduce inflammation.
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Do you want to learn more about this therapy and how it can help you relieve pain and discomfort while allowing you to resume your normal activities? Call Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy right now at (262) 747-2666 to schedule an appointment or learn more about how it might help you.
What Is Cupping?
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Cupping, also known as “tissue distraction release,” is an old type of alternative medicine that was first utilized in ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern societies to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation.
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Our Wauwatosa, WI physical therapists apply inverted rubber pumps or silicone cups to your skin during cupping therapy at Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy. As the air in the cup cools, a vacuum is generated, causing the skin to raise and the blood vessels to enlarge. During the technique, the cups are moved over various regions of the body to elevate and separate tissue.
As a result, neural tissues, fascia, skin, ligaments, muscles, and tendons loosen more easily. Cupping relieves muscle tension, releases trigger points, stimulates lymphatic flow, improves circulation, and breaks up scar tissue adhesion.
How Can Cupping Relieve Chronic Pain?
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Evidence supports cupping as an effective treatment technique for many disorders, such as chronic neck pain, low back pain, and fibromyalgia.
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This treatment has many advantages. It can improve your skin’s health, reduce respiratory difficulties, and even help with digestion. It is also used to hasten recovery and alleviate the symptoms of some accidents and illnesses.
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While there are some common worries regarding this therapy, it is a clinically validated procedure! The negative pressure formed by the suction in the cups helps to improve hydration and blood flow to body tissues, reduce bonding, and eliminate excess fluids.
It is important to be aware that cupping may cause circular bruises that can last up to two weeks on the skin. Bruises usually repair themselves over time, and they are not something to worry about!
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Give Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy A Call Today
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Do you have an injury or a health problem that keeps you from living the life you want? You can find out if cupping is correct for you by meeting with one of our qualified physical therapists. To discover more about the health benefits of cupping, click here to schedule an appointment and let Wisconsin Orthopedic Physical Therapy help you take back control of your health!