Cupping

Therapists use different techniques and tools when treating certain patients. I have been able to see a few different techniques that were quite interesting to learn about. I witnessed cupping being done to a patients calf muscle.

• Cupping is a technique that creates suction and negative pressure to soften tight muscles and tone attachments, loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue, bring hydration and blood flow to body tissues, and drain excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways