CUPPING THERAPY
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is a therapeutic enhancement that uses gentle suction to lift and decompress the tissues. It can be incorporated into your session to complement hands-on bodywork, particularly in areas that feel tight, restricted, or overworked.
Two Techniques, One Goal
At Golden Palm Bodywork, cupping may include both dynamic and stagnant techniques, depending on what your body needs.
Dynamic Cupping
Cups are gently glided across the skin and soft tissue, creating a lifting and mobilizing effect. This can help address fascial restrictions, encourage
Less likely to leave noticeable marks, though temporary redness may occur.
Stagnant Cupping
Cups are placed over targeted areas and left in place for a short period of time. The sustained suction provides focused decompression and can be especially useful for persistent tension
More likely to leave nomporary circular marks, which can range from light pick to dorker red or purple, but typically fade over time.
Will cupping leave marks?
Stationary cupping can leave temporary circular marks caused by the suction's effect on superficial blood vessels. These marks are not bruises in the traditional sense, though they con look similar and usually fade over time.
Golden Tip
Cupping pairs beautifully with myofascial and deep tissue work. If you're feeling especially tight or restricted, adding cupping allows us to approach the tissue from another direction—combining hands-on massage with the lifting and decompression created by the cups.
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of Cupping Therapy?
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