Myofascial cupping is a soft tissue therapy that involves the application of decompressed cups on the skin, creating a vacuum effect that lifts up underlying tissues such as the fascia and muscles, blood and other fluid, close to the surface of the skin. Myofascia, the spider web-like soft tissue of the connective tissue system that covers the entire body when injured or overused through poor postural habits, repetitive strains etc, can form adhesions in this network of soft tissue, causing it to lose its flexibility and ‘bundle up’, becoming tight and restrictive.
Myofascial cupping helps to lift and separate the fascia, reducing adhesions and helping to boost hydration, leading to benefits such as:
- Assisting the body in maintaining Range Of Motion in joints;
- Eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing pain linked to fascial adhesions reduce inflammation;
- Reducing the incidence of injury;
- and maintaining functional soft tissue.
