Cupping Therapy: Ancient Practice, Modern form of Pain Relief and More
Cupping is a practice dating all the way back to ancient Egypt and is said to originate in China. It’s been used to help with blood flow, pain and inflammation, relaxation and overall well-being.
At ChiroConcepts in the Dallas Fort Worth area, we offer cupping as part of our treatment options for decreasing muscle tightness, increasing blood flow, improving range of motion, and decreasing muscle spasms.
How Cupping Therapy Works
Cupping involves creating suction with a cup placed on your skin so more blood flows to the suction site and your body releases tension. The extra blood flow also helps with repair at the cellular level, enabling it to form new tissue and blood vessels. The cups are left in place for several minutes before being removed and a healing ointment is applied to your skin.
One 2015 report in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, noted improvement with acne, shingles, and various forms of pain.
That’s similar to the findings from a 2012 report, published in PLoS One, which concluded that cupping therapy can work in tandem with other treatments, like acupuncture, to provide healing and relief from various diseases and conditions. Cupping therapy is often performed as part of a complete treatment.
Cupping therapy is used to treat blood disorders, rheumatic diseases, high blood pressure, infertility, migraines, skin problems, anxiety, depression, and more.
Receive Expert Cupping Therapy in the Dallas Fort Worth Area
Dr. Windfield and Dr. Schindlbeck both come from athletic backgrounds where pain from injury led them to seek chiropractic care. These events put them both on the path to careers in chiropractic after their own treatments transformed their lives. They’re both on a mission to help others and spend much of their professional time caring for local collegiate and professional athletes.
Have questions or need to schedule an appointment? Call us at our Allen location at (469) 305-0782 or go online and fill out a contact form. We look forward to helping you.
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