Cupping Therapy in Milton, Brisbane
Traditional Cupping Therapy Combined With Modern Treatment Techniques
Cupping therapy is a treatment technique that uses specialised cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction. It has been used for centuries and is now commonly combined with modern massage and myotherapy approaches.
At Paddington Massage Studio, cupping therapy may be used as part of a personalised treatment plan to assist with muscle tightness, recovery and movement.
Cupping may help:
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Reduce muscle tension
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Support circulation
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Improve flexibility
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Assist recovery after physical activity
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Relieve areas of muscular restriction
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Complement remedial massage treatment
Many athletes and active individuals use cupping therapy as part of their recovery routine, while others choose it to help manage areas of tightness and discomfort.
Your therapist will assess your needs and determine whether cupping is appropriate as part of your session. Treatment can be combined with remedial massage, myotherapy and other techniques to provide a complete approach to your wellbeing.
At Paddington Massage Studio in Milton, we focus on providing safe, professional treatments designed around each client's goals.
Book your appointment today and discover how personalised massage therapy can support your health and movement.
The goal of myotherapy is not only to reduce pain but also to improve how your body functions, helping prevent recurring problems and supporting better movement.
Whether you are an athlete recovering from injury, a professional experiencing desk-related tension or someone managing ongoing discomfort, our experienced therapists can create a treatment plan designed around your goals.
Book your myotherapy appointment at Paddington Massage Studio in Milton today and take the first step towards moving better and feeling better.
MYOFASCIAL CUPPING
The cupping procedure involves creating a small area of low air pressure next to the skin. The low air pressure required may be created using vacuum cups; the vacuum is created with a mechanical suction pump acting through a valve located at the top of the cup.
In practice, cups are normally used only on softer tissue that can form a good seal with the edge of the cup. They may be used singly or with many to cover a larger area. Skin may be lubricated, allowing the cup to move across the skin slowly. Skin markings are common after the cups are removed, varying from simple red rings that disappear relatively quickly, to discoloration from bruising, especially if the cups are dragged while suctioned from one place to another, ostensibly to break down muscle fibre. Usually, treatments are not painful.
Dry cupping
Commonly involve creating a small area of low air pressure next to the skin. There are varieties in the tools used, the methods of creating the low pressure and the procedures followed during the treatment. Plastic and glass are the most common materials used, Low air pressure required may be created by heating the cup or the air inside it with an open flame or a bath in hot scented oils, then placing it against the skin. Cups are normally used only on softer tissue that can form a good seal with the edge of the cup. They may be used singly or with many to cover a larger area. They may be used by themselves or placed over an acupuncture needle. Skin may be lubricated, allowing the cup to move across the skin slowly.
