Find Out Which Type Of Cupping Massage Is Right For You

Cupping therapy is an ancient healing practice that has been around for thousands of years; some of the earliest records in ancient papyrus medical texts suggest that the Egyptians invented the practice in 1500 B.C.! The primary purpose of cupping is to facilitate blood flow to promote healing. This therapy is believed to offer a wide range of benefits, but it is recognized most often as an alternative therapy for pain relief. 

Practitioners recommend several different cupping therapies for other physical issues, so keep reading to learn more about the various cupping therapy techniques, how they work, and their benefits.

What Are The Cupping Techniques We Offer? 

• • Static Cupping. Static cupping is known to be the least aggressive form of cupping since it involves one or more cups placed on the body, which are then left alone. The placement of these cups is on the trigger points. These are often referred to as “knots.” These specific placements allow more significant amounts of fluid to be drawn into the area. Therefore, muscular tension in these points is relieved.
  • Dynamic Cupping. Dynamic cupping – also known as “moving cupping” – is the technique that is most closely related to massage therapy. Here, a single soft silicone cup is placed on a particular body area while the individual receiving the treatment moves that part of their body.

Which Technique Is Best For Me?

Each of the techniques described above has been created to help you manage specific issues. For example, fire cupping is recommended if you suffer from a lack of range of motion. A few other examples are:

• • Wet cupping is often recommended for flushing the kidneys of heavy metals.
  • A practitioner will suggest static cupping for detoxification, pain, and inflammation.
  • Muscle pain may best be treated with dynamic cupping.

Our practitioners here at Urban Oasis Day Spa are happy to sit down with you to discuss issues you may be experiencing and recommend the right therapy for you. 

We are proud to serve you, our Nashville friends and neighbors, with our bodywork services to help you feel your very best! We also provide acupuncture, an infrared sauna, and much more. If you are suffering from pain, aching, loss of range of motion, or other issues, contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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