We often see cupping therapy in magazine advertisements or in movies where it’s made out to be a relaxing retreat. While cupping can be a soothing experience, it’s more than just a stress reliever. It’s also a popular post-workout recovery modality.
Below, we’ll talk more about cupping therapy and how it can help one recover quickly after working out.
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy involves the application of cups onto the skin, usually the back, as a method of recovery. It has ancient roots and is still used today around the world.
A cupping session usually lasts for five to 15 minutes. It usually doesn’t hurt, but the client may feel some pressure and/or warmth where the cups are applied. The skin may feel sensitive after the cups are removed, and marks may be present temporarily.
How Does Cupping Work?
So, you know what cupping therapy is, but how exactly does it work? We’ll give you a little rundown.
The cups applied during a cupping session are suctioned onto the skin through either heat or a pump. This suction helps pull blood towards the skin’s surface, separate areas where there are tense muscles, and encourages improved circulation of fluids by creating micro-trauma.
With improved blood movement, better circulation overall, and more relaxed muscles, cupping may be able to help relieve pain and trigger a natural healing response from the body to improve wellness recovery.
How is Cupping Therapy Useful for Athletes?
There are a variety of benefits cupping therapy can provide, which are applicable to the needs of athletes and other fit individuals.
Athletic folks love cupping therapy for its ability to help relax tight muscles after a difficult training session, improve blood flow and oxygenation to areas in need of muscle repair, improve range of motion, and reduce sore muscles from working out.
Cupping sessions can also be effective in helping the body dump waste products, such as lactic acid, which build up during a workout. And with regular cupping sessions throughout their fitness journey, athletes and fitness enthusiasts may find their bodies are better equipped to prevent or handle overuse injuries.
When Will I Experience Results?
Users can experience results relatively quickly after their cupping session. Some results, like the relief of muscle tension and improved blood flow, may be noticed right away.
Other benefits may appear later, such as an enhanced range of motion, better prevention of injuries, and better quality of sleep.
For those wanting to achieve ongoing benefits or wish to see long-term improvements, cupping therapy will need to become part of your regular routine.
What Other Wellness Services Pair Well with Cupping?
Implementing multiple wellness services into your wellness recovery can be beneficial. In terms of reducing muscle tension and increasing blood circulation, we have other services we recommend.
Consider whole-body or localized cryotherapy, mobility stretching, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or percussion therapy, in addition to cupping therapy. With multiple services together, you can refine your restorative care.
Ready to begin your wellness recovery? Contact our facility today to reserve your first session with us.
La Verne, CA - Boosting Blood Flow and Reducing Muscle Tension with Cupping
SYNOPSIS: Recovering after a workout can be uncomfortable and inconvenient, no matter how athletic you are. With cupping therapy, you can speed up your recovery and reduce your downtime between workouts.
Cupping Therapy to Aid with Post-Workout Recovery
BY: Crystal Lopez, Recovery Lab of La Verne, CA
We often see cupping therapy in magazine advertisements or in movies where it’s made out to be a relaxing retreat. While cupping can be a soothing experience, it’s more than just a stress reliever. It’s also a popular post-workout recovery modality.
Below, we’ll talk more about cupping therapy and how it can help one recover quickly after working out.
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy involves the application of cups onto the skin, usually the back, as a method of recovery. It has ancient roots and is still used today around the world.
A cupping session usually lasts for five to 15 minutes. It usually doesn’t hurt, but the client may feel some pressure and/or warmth where the cups are applied. The skin may feel sensitive after the cups are removed, and marks may be present temporarily.
How Does Cupping Work?
So, you know what cupping therapy is, but how exactly does it work? We’ll give you a little rundown.
The cups applied during a cupping session are suctioned onto the skin through either heat or a pump. This suction helps pull blood towards the skin’s surface, separate areas where there are tense muscles, and encourages improved circulation of fluids by creating micro-trauma.
With improved blood movement, better circulation overall, and more relaxed muscles, cupping may be able to help relieve pain and trigger a natural healing response from the body to improve wellness recovery.
How is Cupping Therapy Useful for Athletes?
There are a variety of benefits cupping therapy can provide, which are applicable to the needs of athletes and other fit individuals.
Athletic folks love cupping therapy for its ability to help relax tight muscles after a difficult training session, improve blood flow and oxygenation to areas in need of muscle repair, improve range of motion, and reduce sore muscles from working out.
Cupping sessions can also be effective in helping the body dump waste products, such as lactic acid, which build up during a workout. And with regular cupping sessions throughout their fitness journey, athletes and fitness enthusiasts may find their bodies are better equipped to prevent or handle overuse injuries.
When Will I Experience Results?
Users can experience results relatively quickly after their cupping session. Some results, like the relief of muscle tension and improved blood flow, may be noticed right away.
Other benefits may appear later, such as an enhanced range of motion, better prevention of injuries, and better quality of sleep.
For those wanting to achieve ongoing benefits or wish to see long-term improvements, cupping therapy will need to become part of your regular routine.
What Other Wellness Services Pair Well with Cupping?
Implementing multiple wellness services into your wellness recovery can be beneficial. In terms of reducing muscle tension and increasing blood circulation, we have other services we recommend.
Consider whole-body or localized cryotherapy, mobility stretching, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or percussion therapy, in addition to cupping therapy. With multiple services together, you can refine your restorative care.
Ready to begin your wellness recovery? Contact our facility today to reserve your first session with us.
