MediCupping™ or vacuum therapy is beneficial in lifting and stretching soft tissue. It can release and soften scar tissue, open drainage systems, hydrate tissue and many other positive results. Even bones respond well to this innovative form of treatment!
What is Cupping Therapy?
Current cupping therapies are adaptations of an ancient technique and possess the benefits of traditional use, along with many incredible new applications. This therapy utilizes glass or plastic cups and a vacuum pistol, bulb or machine to create suction on the body surface. These cups are moved over the skin using gliding, shaking, popping and rotating techniques while gently pulling up on the cup or are parked for a short time to facilitate joint mobilization or soft tissue release. This suction reaches deep into the soft tissue, attachments and organs and also has a sedating effect on the nervous system. Another benefit is to pull inflammation and toxins from the body tissues so that the skin and lymphatic system can readily eliminate them. Scar tissue often releases quickly, despite the age of the injury or keloid tendencies.
One of the most amazing aspects of this technique is the “separation” that the vacuum produces in tissue layers. This enables water absorption and renewed blood flow to undernourished and dehydrated tissue, which is invaluable in pre- and post-surgery treatments. It is evident that separation of fused, congested soft tissue and increase in tissue function can be a catalyst for change in many current health conditions.
Physiological Effects of MediCupping™ – Vacuum Therapy
- Release deep muscular (soft tissue and organs) issues
- Release and soften scar tissue and adhesions
- Lift and stretch soft tissue
- Open chest and lungs
- Improve circulation and tone vessel walls
- Alkalize blood
- Drain lymph fluid
- Sedate the nervous system
- Open energy flow of the body
- Decrease or relieve pain and inflammation (counter-irritant effect)
Indications:
- Tight or hardened soft tissue
- Pain and restriction of movement
- Scar tissue
- Edema
- Restricted lymphatic flow and circulation
- Inflammation of joints and tissue (including organs)
- Trigger points
Conditions that Respond to MediCupping bodywork therapy:
- Fibromyalgia
- Bursitis, Tendonitis and other inflammatory conditions
- Sluggish colon and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Stagnant lymph and edema
- Poor circulation
- Sciatica
- Insomnia and anxiety
- Poorly nourished skin and muscle tissue
- Lung inflammation and congestion
- Cellulite
- Toxicity
- Migraine and tension headaches
- High blood pressure/ low blood pressure
- Asthma and pneumonia
- Neuralgia and rheumatism
- Pre- and post-operative conditions
- TMJ dysfunction
- Diabetes
- Parkinson’s disease
- Chronic pain
- Plantar fasciatis
- Athletic stress and injury