Cupping | Activ8 Myotherapy

What is Cupping?

Cupping therapy uses suction cups to improve blood flow, relieve muscle tension, and support recovery. It’s commonly used for pain relief and soft tissue healing, often alongside myotherapy and massage.

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Benefits of Cupping

Pain Relief

Particularly effective for back and neck pains, stiffness, and inflammatory conditions.

Increased Blood Circulation

Enhances blood flow, which promotes faster healing and reduces muscle soreness.

Relaxation

Acts as a form of deep-tissue massage, providing relaxation and lowering stress.

Improved Immunity

By promoting blood and lymphatic flow, it boosts immune system function.

Detoxification

Helps in removing toxins from the body tissues and organs.

What Cupping is used for?

Cupping supports recovery, reduces muscle tension, and boosts overall wellbeing. It improves circulation, promotes lymphatic flow, and helps relieve musculoskeletal and systemic concerns.

Relieving Muscle Tightness and Tension

Cupping helps loosen tight muscles and fascia, making it effective for relieving back, neck, and shoulder pain.

Improving Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage

Enhances blood and lymph flow to remove metabolic waste and support immune health.

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Managing Stress and Fatigue

The calming effect on the nervous system helps lower stress levels, boost relaxation, and increase energy.

Reducing Inflammation and Promoting Healing

Stimulates blood circulation to accelerate soft tissue repair and reduce localised inflammation.

Giving a massage to support recover from an activity

Supporting Recovery from Physical Activity

Aids in reducing post-workout soreness, improving muscle recovery, and enhancing performance.

Treating Chronic Pain Conditions

Acts as a complementary therapy for fibromyalgia, tension headaches, and myofascial pain syndrome.

When Do You Need Cupping Therapy?

Cupping is beneficial for a wide range of individuals looking to relieve tension, improve circulation, and support overall recovery. You may benefit from cupping therapy if you:

Experience chronic muscle stiffness

Cupping helps release deep muscle tension, especially in the back, neck, and shoulders.

Suffer from poor circulation or swelling

Cupping stimulates blood flow and supports lymphatic drainage to reduce fluid retention and promote healing.

Live with chronic pain or inflammation

Cupping is often used to manage ongoing pain conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and tension headaches.

Experience high levels of stress or fatigue

The calming effects of cupping on the nervous system help promote relaxation and reduce mental and physical exhaustion.

Are seeking a natural approach to wellness

Cupping offers a non-invasive, drug-free method to support your body’s own healing response and restore balance.

Have postural imbalances/restricted movement

Cupping therapy can help loosen fascia and improve mobility in areas affected by poor posture or repetitive strain.

Do you think you need Cupping?

Dealing with headaches, anxiety, TMJ dysfunction, postural issues, or general muscle aches?

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