Cupping Therapy: Ancient Healing Technique for Modern Pain
Spinal adjustments to realign vertebrae and reduce nerve pressure. Restore your body's natural ability to heal.
What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing technique that uses specially designed cups to create suction on your skin and underlying muscle tissue.
The suction gently pulls the skin, fascia, and muscle away from the bone. This creates space, releases tension, improves blood flow, and reduces pain.
It's been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and is now backed by modern science.
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When your muscles are tight and tense, they restrict blood flow and oxygen to the area. This causes pain, stiffness, and dysfunction.
Cupping works by:
Creating suction that lifts tissue away from bone
Releasing muscle tension and trigger points
Improving blood circulation to the area
Increasing oxygen and nutrient delivery
Flushing out metabolic waste and toxins
Reducing inflammation and pain
Improving mobility and range of motion
The result: Faster healing, less pain, better movement.
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During the treatment:
You'll feel a gentle pulling sensation as the cups create suction. Most patients find it deeply relaxing. Some feel mild discomfort as tight knots release, but it's the good kind of discomfort (like a deep massage).After the treatment:
You might see circular red or purple marks on your skin where the cups were applied. This is completely normal and temporary (usually fades within 3-7 days). These marks show where tension was released and blood flow improved.Some patients feel immediate relief. Others notice improvement over 24-48 hours as the body heals and inflammation reduces.
Our Philosophy
Our goal at Meraki Chiropractic is to improve spinal motion and improve your body's physical function by achieving proper communication between your body and your brain through a healthy nervous system.
We do this by eliminating the interferences and stressors in your body through chiropractic adjustments (spinal manipulations).
Our purpose with chiropractic care is to understand and treat the root cause of your problem, not just treat the symptoms. We take the time to provide you with the best and most effective treatment for you.
Who Should Get Cupping Therapy?
Cupping is effective for:
Muscle tension and knots
Back pain
Shoulder and neck pain
Sports injuries
Chronic muscle tightness
Restricted range of motion
Repetitive strain injuries
Post-injury recovery
Anyone with muscle tension or tightness can benefit from cupping.
Online Booking
Ready to Release Your Tension?
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New and Existing patients can book online and are currently being accepted.