Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that uses suction cups placed on the skin to improve blood circulation, release muscle tension, and promote healing. While rooted in traditional medicine, modern cupping — also called myofascial cupping — is now a well-established tool in evidence-based physiotherapy.
At Rebalance Physiotherapy Clinic in Whitefield, we use cupping as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to address muscle tightness, chronic pain, and soft tissue restrictions that don't respond well to conventional methods alone.
Cupping involves placing silicone or plastic cups on the skin and creating a vacuum (suction). This lifts the underlying tissue, separating layers of fascia, increasing blood flow, and triggering the body's natural healing response.
We primarily use dry cupping and myofascial decompression techniques. The cups may be left stationary on trigger points or glided along muscle groups to release tightness. Unlike deep tissue massage which compresses tissue, cupping works by decompression — lifting and stretching the tissue layers apart.
Your session begins with an assessment to identify areas of tension and restriction. The therapist then applies cups to the targeted areas — you'll feel a pulling or stretching sensation as the suction takes effect. This is generally comfortable, not painful.
Cups are typically left in place for 5–10 minutes. The entire session lasts about 20–30 minutes. You may notice circular marks on the skin afterward — these are normal, painless, and fade within 3–7 days. Most patients feel immediate relief in muscle tightness after the first session.
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