Unlike massage, which works primarily through pressure and manipulation, cupping uses suction to gently lift the skin and underlying tissues. This different approach can be particularly useful for areas of muscular tension, tightness and stiffness, especially when muscles feel overworked or restricted.

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How is Cupping Therapy done?

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A small amount of oil is first applied to the area being treated, allowing the cups to be used comfortably on the skin. The cups are then placed over selected areas, creating suction, and may remain stationary for approximately 5–10 minutes.

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Depending on the area and what is being addressed, the cups may also be gently moved across the skin using a gliding technique. This creates a sensation similar to deep massage and allows the therapist to work more broadly across areas of muscular tension and restriction.

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What about the Cupping marks?

 

 

Because cupping can leave visible circular marks, it can sometimes look more intense than it actually feels. In reality, the level of suction can be adjusted, and cupping is generally experienced as a pulling or pressure sensation rather than pain.

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The marks are a temporary response to the suction created by the cups and can vary considerably from person to person and from one area of the body to another. They may range from light pink or red to deeper shades of red or purple.

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The color or intensity of the marks is not an indication of how effective the treatment has been. They gradually fade on their own, usually over several days, although darker marks may occasionally remain visible for a little longer.