What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is a technique that uses specialized cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction.
This suction helps lift soft tissue, improve blood flow, and reduce muscle tightness. Unlike traditional massage, which compresses tissue, cupping works by decompressing the area — allowing muscles and fascia to relax in a different way.
Many clients seeking care at
McNamara Massage Therapist choose cupping therapy to address stubborn tension that doesn’t respond fully to hands-on massage alone.
How Cupping Therapy Sessions Work
Each session begins with a discussion of where you feel tightness, restriction, or discomfort.
Cupping therapy may include:
- Placement of cups on targeted muscle areas
- Gentle to moderate suction based on comfort level
- Stationary or gliding cupping techniques
- Integration with massage when appropriate
Cups are typically applied for short periods and removed carefully. Suction strength is always adjusted to your comfort.
Common Areas Treated With Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is commonly used to support:
- Upper and lower back muscle tightness
- Shoulder and neck tension
- Hip and glute restriction
- Muscle stiffness related to overuse or activity
For broader care, cupping therapy is often combined with
deep tissue massage or
myofascial release to support deeper tissue mobility.
Comfort-Focused, Client-Centered Care
Your comfort and safety always come first.
Cupping therapy should feel relieving, not painful. Some areas may feel intense at first, but suction is always adjusted and monitored closely.
Sessions take place in a calm, professional environment designed to support relaxation and recovery.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Reduced Muscle Tightness
By lifting tissue rather than compressing it, cupping helps muscles relax and release tension.
Improved Circulation
Increased blood flow supports tissue health and recovery.
Enhanced Mobility and Flexibility
As muscles and fascia release, movement often feels easier and less restricted.
Why This Approach Works
Addresses Deep, Stubborn Tension
Cupping reaches areas that may not fully respond to hands-on pressure alone.
Pairs Well With Massage Therapy
Many clients combine cupping with
therapeutic massage or
muscle tension relief massage for a more comprehensive session.
Personalized to Your Comfort Level
Each session is adjusted based on how your body responds.
What to Expect During Your Cupping Therapy Session
Your First Visit
Your appointment typically includes:
- Discussion of tension areas and goals
- Targeted cupping therapy application
- Ongoing communication and adjustments
Ongoing Sessions and Care Planning
Some clients use cupping therapy periodically for maintenance, while others include it regularly during high-stress or high-activity periods.
When Will You Notice Results?
Many clients feel immediate lightness or improved movement, with continued benefits through consistent care.
Schedule Your Cupping Therapy Session
If deep muscle tightness or restricted movement is limiting your comfort, schedule your Cupping Therapy session with
McNamara Massage Therapist today.
