Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy: How We Use It to Relieve Pain & Improve Recovery

Cupping therapy is a proven, hands-on technique we use in our physiotherapy clinic to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support faster recovery. When combined with individualized physiotherapy treatment plans, cupping can be an effective tool for treating muscle tension, soft-tissue restrictions, and chronic pain conditions.

What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create gentle suction. This negative pressure lifts the skin and underlying tissues, helping to improve circulation, decrease muscle tightness, and release fascial restrictions. Unlike traditional massage that pushes into tissues, cupping works by lifting and decompressing them.

The suction created by the cups increases local blood flow and stimulates the nervous system. This process helps:

• Reduce muscle and joint pain

• Improve tissue flexibility and range of motion

• Decrease inflammation and stiffness

• Promote natural healing and recovery

In physiotherapy, cupping is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan rather than a standalone therapy.

How We Use Cupping in Our Physiotherapy Clinic

Our registered physiotherapists use medical-grade cupping therapy based on a detailed assessment of your condition. We may use:

• Static cupping: cups remain in place for a short period to target tight or painful areas

• Dynamic (moving) cupping: cups glide along muscles to release fascial tension and improve mobility

Cupping is commonly combined with manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, mobility work, and postural correction for optimal resultsConditions That Benefit From Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy can be helpful for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Neck and shoulder pain

• Low back pain

• Muscle strains and sports injuries

• Postural tension and stiffness

• Chronic pain and myofascial pain syndromes

• Overuse injuries

Is Cupping Therapy Safe?

Yes. When performed by trained physiotherapy professionals, cupping therapy is safe and effective. Temporary circular marks may appear on the skin due to increased blood flow—these are normal and typically fade within a few days. Your physiotherapist will always explain the process and ensure the treatment is appropriate for you.

Why Choose Cupping as Part of Physiotherapy?

Cupping therapy enhances traditional physiotherapy by addressing soft-tissue restrictions that can limit movement and delay recovery. By integrating cupping into evidence-based physiotherapy care, we help patients move better, recover faster, and return to daily activities with less pain.

Book a Physiotherapy Assessment

If you’re dealing with muscle tightness, chronic pain, or restricted movement, cupping therapy may be a valuable addition to your physiotherapy treatment plan. Contact our clinic to book an assessment and find out if cupping therapy is right for you.