Cupping
Suction cups that lift the fascia, boost circulation and free up stubborn areas of tightness that pressure alone cannot reach.
Where cupping makes the difference.
Where massage pushes down, cupping pulls up. That decompression can improve local blood flow, reduce restriction in stubborn areas and give the nervous system a completely different input, which often unlocks tissue that has been stuck.
That plate of tension across the shoulder blades that never quite lets go.
Whole regions that feel bound down, not just one muscle.
Quads, calves and IT band tissue in runners, cyclists and tradies.
Long standing adhesions from previous injury or surgery.
What a session looks like.
Cupping uses silicone or glass cups to create gentle negative pressure on the skin and underlying tissue. Cups can be held in place or glided over the muscle for a more dynamic release.
Your myotherapist starts with a real conversation about your history, your goals and how the pain behaves through the week, followed by hands on and movement assessment.
Your myotherapist places cups over the target area for a few minutes at a time, sometimes moving them along the muscle. Sensations are usually a firm, lifting pressure. You may notice temporary marks, which fade over a few days and are not bruises.
We talk you through why we are using cupping for your presentation, what you can expect to feel and how it fits with the other tools we have.
You leave with two or three simple things to do between sessions so the change you feel today actually holds through the week.
Who it suits.
- Chronic upper back and shoulder tension
- Restricted fascia
- Tight quads, calves and IT band regions
- Long standing scar tissue
Part of a bigger plan.
Cupping usually earns its place alongside hands on work rather than replacing it. We often use it early in a session to open up a stuck area, then follow with deep tissue work or dry needling on the specific structures underneath. Pair it with corrective exercise for lasting change, and see our page on the conditions we treat for the bigger picture.
After only 4 visits I have made so much progress. Thank you Arielle for all you are doing for me.
What we most often treat with cupping.
These are the problems Ballarat clients most commonly bring to us where this technique plays a leading role. Read more about how we assess and treat each one.
Common questions about cupping.
Ready to enquire about cupping?
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