Chinese Cupping in Kent: Aiding Soft Tissue Release
Chinese Cupping is an effective therapy and regularly used at the clinic;
as either a sole treatment or alongside acupuncture and massage,
techniques to aid soft tissue release and joint mobility.
Cupping is not painful. The strong vacuum will mimic the rolling action of a deep tissue massage without any discomfort. It is a very relaxing treatment.
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Brusing can occur. Depending on how long the cup is left on a particular area, you get an infusion of fluid in that region. This is why you may have seen marks on some of the Olympic athletes, as there is an increase in blood flow or qi to the area.
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Cupping involves negative pressure and suction, rather than the tissue compression you have during a massage. It creates a vacuum and lifts the skin up in that space and therefore creates a lift and release of the soft tissue. Utilising advanced bodywork techniques such as myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, acupressure and acupuncture, cupping can instantly release soft tissue; drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions, lift connective tissue and bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles. Using solely the compression of manual massage, these kinds of results are not possible.