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Massage Cupping or Vacuum Therapy is the use of glass, plastic, bamboo, or silicone cups to hold a vacuum on the surface of the skin. This vacuum draws body fluids like blood and lymph to just below the surface of the skin. Our Massage Therapists sometimes use this technique to assist the client’s muscles in letting go of tension and breaking up fascia (connective tissue) where it is built up in the body.
The effects to the body are pain relief, better circulation and increased range of motion in the area of treatment.
A Unique Treatment
The vacuum of the cups also provides a unique interface with the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. With Massage Cupping, Shane and Katy can move these tissues in directions that would be very difficult with only their hands. Increased circulation to the area of treatment, mechanical advantage and pain relief are all the marks of an excellent massage tool, and that is the reason our Massage Therapists decided to add this treatment to the offered modalities.
An Excellent Massage Tool
Cupping provides a mechanical advantage that makes it an excellent massage tool.
Pain Relief
Cupping Therapy at Austin Community Wellness can assist with pain relief.
Increased Circulation
Vacuum Therapy at Austin Community Wellness can assist in increasing blood circulation.
