MYOFASCIAL DRY CUPPING · DOWNEND, BRISTOL
Myofascial Dry Cupping
- an addition to your massage
Myofascial dry cupping can be included as part of your massage session, using specially designed cups alongside hands-on massage techniques.
We’ll discuss whether it’s suitable for you and adapt the treatment to your comfort if you'd like to try it.
A TAILORED APPROACH
What is myofascial dry cupping?
Dry cupping uses plastic or silicone cups to create suction on the skin, gently drawing the skin and superficial tissues upwards into the cup.
This feels different from the downward pressure of massage.
As your muscle tissues are essentially being lifted upwards, cupping therapy can help to reduce tension within the muscles as well as treating muscle scarring.
This suction is thought to improve the flow of energy in the body and facilitate healing by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the tissues;
By boosting blood flow to areas, oxygen supply is increased.
‘Myofascial’ refers to muscles and fascia — the connective tissue surrounding and supporting them.
I may leave the cups in place briefly or move them over the skin using massage oil or balm.
How it fits into your massage
You might be coming for massage because your shoulders feel tense after desk work, your legs feel tired from exercise, or you simply want time to unwind.
Dry cupping is one of the techniques we can discuss as part of that appointment.
The areas we work on, suction and time spent using the cups will depend on your needs, health history and preferences.
You don’t need to be sporty, and you can always choose massage without cupping.
The application of cups can be used for a variety of conditions, for example -
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Muscle pain and tension
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Back & Neck pain, Sciatica
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Aid recovery
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Headaches
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Improve Digestive Function
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Help reduce Stress and Anxiety
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Help re-align the body's natural energy - improving energy levels.
Dry cupping can help aid soft tissue injuries and reduce pain or discomfort by -
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Increasing localised circulation
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Increasing oxygenation and nutrient content within the tissue.
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Re-initiating the healing process to micro trauma
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Stretches fascia and connective tissue, which leads to a relaxation response.
Will dry cupping leave marks?
Dry cupping can leave temporary red or brown circular marks where the cups were placed. These can look like bruises and often fade within a week, though some take up to two weeks.
These marks represent the blood supply being pulled into the area and shouldn't be painful.
The area may feel a little tender afterwards. If you notice increasing pain, redness or swelling, seek medical advice.
I use dry cupping with unheated cups, and the skin stays intact throughout. This is not wet cupping (Hijama) where small cuts are made in the skin.
Is dry cupping suitable for me?
Dry Cupping is generally suitable for most people, although I don’t offer dry cupping during pregnancy or to young children.
Please contact me before booking if any of the following apply to you -
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Take blood-thinning medication
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Have a heart or circulation condition
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Have a bleeding disorder
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Have had a blood clot / deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
I will avoid placing cups directly over:
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Varicose veins
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Open wounds or broken skin
We can discuss whether cupping will be suitable for you at the time of your appointment.