Question 1

What is cupping therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cupping therapy is a therapeutic practice that involves placing silicone or glass cups on the skin to create a vacuum effect, which draws the skin and underlying tissues upward into the cup. The vacuum created by the cups can have effects similar to a deep tissue massage.

Question 2

What are the different types of cupping therapies?

Accepted Answer

There are various techniques and methods used in cupping therapy, including:
 • Dry cupping therapy (using plastic or silicone cups)
 • scarified cupping therapy (not practiced at mvt+)
 • Fire cupping therapy (glass cups)

Therapy can be customized to target specific areas of concern or to treat particular conditions.

Question 3

What are the effects of cupping therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cupping therapy promotes local circulation, relieves muscle tension, and helps reduce inflammation. Research conducted by Chris DaPrato (Myofascial Decompression, UCSF) shows that negative suction creates myofascial decompression , which decongests tissues, improves gliding between different fascial layers, and immediately increases range of motion while decreasing pain .(https://www.cuptherapy.com/_files/ugd/12c814_558b4c9db9d544f88479a277f3b32e1c.pdf?index=true)

The therapy is also valued for its relaxing and soothing effect, helping to alleviate stress and promote an overall sense of well-being. It primarily works by decongesting tissues , decompressing myofascial muscles , and improving tissue glide , resulting in benefits for muscle recovery, pain reduction, and relaxation.

Sources:
 • Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization With Negative Pressure Device on the Shoulder, Using MR Imaging(https://www.cuptherapy.com/_files/ugd/12c814_558b4c9db9d544f88479a277f3b32e1c.pdf?index=true)
 • ACUTE OUTCOMES OF MYOFASCIAL DECOMPRESSION (CUPPING THERAPY) COMPARED TO SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE ON HAMSTRING PATHOLOGY AFTER A SINGLE TREATMENT(https://www.cuptherapy.com/_files/ugd/12c814_62512e3e2fb142d685155588cb8292cb.pdf?index=true)

Question 4

Does cupping therapy therapy include other massage techniques?

Accepted Answer

Cupping therapy can be combined with other massage techniques, creating a holistic treatment approach.

This combination is often called cupping therapy. During a cupping therapy session, the cups are applied to the skin, creating a suction effect, and then the cups are moved in a gliding motion along the muscles or specific areas of the body.

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