Cupping Therapy for Myofascial Release

Cupping Therapy in Colchester, Essex

Mersea Road Clinic provides cupping therapy delivered by our experienced Osteopath Greg Curylo who is trained in the clinical use of cupping therapy.

We offer cupping therapy for myofascial Release to patients from Colchester and many of the surrounding communities including Langham, Dedham, Layer de la Haye, Birch, Fingeringhoe, Abberton, Elmstead Market and more. We offer a range of appointment options to fit in with your work and lifestyle commitments.

Cupping therapy has been used by humans since ancient times. This method is the combination of massage movements and negative pressure with the use of a suction device on the skin.

How does Cupping Therapy work?

A cup is positioned at the area to be treated and, depending on the type of cups being used; a vacuum is created within the cup to draw the skin and underlying tissue into the cup.

The produced vacuum creates a suction effect that increases blood and lymphatic circulation systemically and to the local area, relaxes muscle tissue and support, draws stagnation, pathogenic factors and toxins out of the body and releases a myriad of pain-causing factors. Cupping therapy is widely used in sports therapy and rehabilitation.

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Research and evidence suggest that cupping therapy is said to aid:

• Increase in circulation to the muscle, fascia and skin, which increases
  oxygenation and nutrient levels within the soft tissue.

• Increases the removal of chemical irritants within muscle and fascia and the
  removal of stagnant blood.

• Relieves inflammation.

• Stretches muscle and connective tissues.

• Loosens adhesions, stretch marks and old scare tissues.

• Strengthens the immune system by promoting the flow of lymphatic fluid.

• Increases range of motion at the joint.