CUPPING
If you're struggling with a reduced range of motion due to muscle pain and stiffness, cupping can help
During this non-invasive procedure, cups are arranged on the body to create a vacuum on a targeted point. The air is then drawn out of each cup to increase the suction, which pulls the skin up into the cup. This stimulates blood flow to the desired tissues. The increase in oxygen and nutrients to the surrounding muscle groups helps fight inflammation and speed up the healing process.
If you lead an active lifestyle, you’re at an increased risk of developing muscle soreness. Stretching properly before and after exercising can help reduce your risk of straining a muscle. But, no matter how hard you try to prevent them, injuries can still happen, and a sprained ankle or twisted knee can keep you off of your feet for weeks. Fortunately, cupping can help ease musculoskeletal pain caused by acute and even chronic injuries, enabling you to recover faster.
Cupping is an ideal treatment option for generalized muscle complaints, including back, neck, shoulder, and leg pain. However, cupping can be used to treat a variety of other ailments, too, including headaches, asthma, and digestive disorders.
Because cupping increases circulation to tense, injured muscles, it can drastically accelerate your rate of recovery, splitting your downtime in half. Regular cupping sessions help to relax over-flexed ligaments and muscle groups naturally. This alternative treatment method is so effective that it can help you reduce your reliance on prescription pain medications.
In addition to improving blood flow and providing natural pain relief, cupping can also boost your immune system function. If you are prone to colds and seasonal allergies, cupping can help by increasing your white blood cell count. This makes it easier for your body to fight off infections and diseases.
It’s normal to be a bit apprehensive when trying a new treatment method, but cupping isn’t anything to be afraid of. The procedure is not painful. Patients report a pulling sensation as the skin is suctioned into the cup. Patients may be advised to relax for a short period afterward to enhance the effects of their treatment. But, often, patients can resume their normal activities after they leave the clinic.
It’s normal to be a bit apprehensive when trying a new treatment method, but cupping isn’t anything to be afraid of. The procedure is not painful. Patients report a pulling sensation as the skin is suctioned into the cup. Patients may be advised to relax for a short period afterward to enhance the effects of their treatment. But, often, patients can resume their normal activities after they leave the clinic.
Orlando Alternative Health offers fire cupping, a form of dry cupping in which a small flame is used to make a heated vacuum. This pulls oxygen out of the cups creating suction. Fire cupping is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a centuries-old practice designed to relieve stress and muscle tension and support a healthy immune system. If you’re new to cupping and don’t know what to expect from your session, Dr. Jon will talk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
When it comes to your health, it’s always important to explore all of your options. Cupping can be incredibly helpful for treating a variety of ailments, but other therapies, like acupuncture and vitamin injections, can be useful as well. Contact our office today to book your first appointment. We are happy to discuss our therapies with you to help you improve your quality of life.
