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Cupping Therapy

What is cupping and MFD or negative pressure therapy?

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Our body consists of multiple layers of tissue that should ideally move smoothly. However, factors like injury, inflammation, and the natural aging process can lead to thickened and less mobile tissues. That's where cupping and MFD come into play!

What makes cupping and MFD unique is that they are decompressive therapies, unlike other forms of manual therapy such as massage, myofascial release, IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization), or joint mobilizations, which apply compressive forces. By creating decompression, these techniques help release tight tissues, alleviate trigger points, enhance blood flow, facilitate nutrient exchange, and even bring about changes in the neuromuscular system, which can provide temporary pain relief.

These techniques utilize suction cups to apply gentle negative pressure, resulting in a lifting effect on the tissues. The main goal is to create space within the different layers of tissue, such as the skin, fascia, and muscles, promoting improved gliding and mobility.

So, if you're looking for a therapy that promotes tissue mobility, addresses trigger points, enhances blood circulation, and offers temporary pain relief, cupping and MFD can be excellent options to consider. Our trained professionals will be happy to guide you through the process and answer any further questions you may have.

What are the benefits of MFD?

  • Stimulate Lymphatic Flow And Reduce Swelling

  • Increases space between the tissues allowing for better fluid and nutrient increases blood flow

  • Improves scar mobility

  • Decreases trigger points

  • Releases connective tissue adhesions within the tissues 

  • Speeds up recovery times

  • Decreases pain

  • Improves movement quality

What conditions can you use MFD for?

  • Any Soft Tissue Injury Or Dysfunction (Muscle, Tendon, Scar/Connective Tissue) That Is Causing Pain Or Restrictions In Movement

  • Back Pain

  • Neck Pain And Headaches

  • Rotator Cuff Strains

  • Plantar Fasciitis 

  • Tendonitis

  • Scar Tissue/Adhesions

  • Muscle Imbalances