Cupping in Western Springs IL

Cupping Therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. Give us a call today to learn more about cupping therapy in Western Springs IL.

cupping therapy in Western Springs IL

A more modern version of cupping uses a rubber pump instead of fire to create the vacuum inside the cup. Sometimes therapists use silicone cups, which they can move from place to place on your skin for a massage-like effect. It's important to understand that the red circular marks left behind by the cups are NOT bruises. They very rarely hurt. Bruises are caused by impact trauma that breaks capillaries in the injured area. But there is NO compression or impact trauma when cupping is done correctly. In fact, cupping does the opposite. Instead of compressing/pushing your skin and muscles, it lifts/pulls your skin and tissues. The red marks are a result of the blood being pulled into that area. The darker the mark, the more stagnant fluids (toxins, blood, and lymph) were dredged up during treatment. The marks last anywhere from a few hours to several days. The more often you receive cupping for the same issue, the lighter the marks will be.

BENEFITS OF CUPPING

• Move fresh blood to the area
• Releases toxins
• Stimulates acupuncture points
• Increases circulation of blood and lymph
• Relaxation of over-tight muscles
• Reduction of inflammation