Cupping Massage Therapy
At RAP Manual Therapy in Beaverton, OR, our cupping massage therapy uses suction and vacuum pressure to soften tight muscles, loosen adhesions, and lift connective tissue. This technique hydrates tissues, enhances blood flow, and moves inflammation to the surface, draining excess fluids and toxins by opening lymphatic pathways. It complements our Manual Therapy and other modalities, such as spa treatments, medical massage, and chiropractic care, offering a versatile approach to wellness.
Gliding Cupping Massage
Our gliding cupping massage is a signature technique at RAP Manual Therapy. It involves moving silicone or glass cups across the skin to enhance circulation and relieve chronic pain. Unlike stationary cupping, this dynamic method provides deeper tissue relaxation, making it ideal for conditions like fibromyalgia or sports injuries. Studies highlight cupping’s efficacy in improving blood flow and reducing pain.
Cupping provides long-lasting benefits. Our therapists create suction with glass or silicone cups, decompressing and pulling tissue outward. Cups can be stationary or glided across the skin for a dynamic massage. Post-session, tissues may show discoloration (pink-red to dark purple), indicating blood stagnation due to low oxygen flow. The discoloration duration, based on tissue condition, ranges from 3 to 10 days. With repeated sessions at our Beaverton clinic, discoloration typically decreases, reflecting improved circulation.
Does Cupping Therapy Lead to Bruising?
Bruising is caused by impact trauma, resulting in the breakage of capillaries and a reactionary rush of fluids to the damaged location. Cupping does not compress the tissues. The discoloration seen after a cupping session indicates the restoration of blood flow to the tissue previously experiencing lagging blood circulation. Which is a local build-up of your body’s waste products, such as dead, static blood, lymph, cellular debris, and toxins.
