Dry Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine where a therapist places special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. This process decompresses the underlying muscles and connective tissue, helping to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve blood flow.
By lifting the tissue, cupping creates space to release deep muscle tension, break up adhesions, and promote cellular repair. It is a highly effective, non invasive treatment for chronic pain, muscle knots, and postural strain. The circular marks that may appear are temporary and a normal sign that the therapy has mobilized fluids and toxins in the area.
The powerful negative pressure lifts and separates layers of fascia and muscle, effectively releasing stubborn knots and trigger points that cause chronic pain.
By drawing blood flow to the treated area, cupping delivers vital oxygen and nutrients that accelerate tissue repair and help flush away metabolic waste.
This therapy is excellent for loosening tight, restricted areas like the shoulders and back, helping to restore flexibility and improve your overall mobility.
At Muscle Recovery Centre, every massage is enhanced with Free Full Spectrum Infrared therapy. This powerful combination works to deeply relax muscles, boost circulation, and accelerate your recovery, so you can perform at your best every day.
Times & Prices:
One area (30m): $50
Two areas (40m): $100
Dry Cupping is excellent for treating muscle pain, stiffness, and chronic tension, particularly in the back, neck, and shoulders. It helps to relieve inflammation, improve blood flow, and release fascia (connective tissue). This makes it beneficial for conditions like general muscle soreness, postural strain, and areas with stubborn knots that are difficult to release with massage alone.
During your first session, we'll discuss your areas of concern. The therapist will then place special cups on your skin and create a vacuum like suction. You will feel a tight, pulling sensation, which is the muscle and fascia being lifted. The cups are typically left in place for a few minutes. The process is generally not painful and many find the sensation to be a unique form of relief.
After the treatment, you will likely have circular marks on your skin, which are a normal and expected outcome. These are not bruises but are caused by the increased blood flow to the area. They are temporary and will typically fade within a few days to a week. Most people feel an immediate sense of release, reduced pain, and increased range of motion in the treated area.
The benefits of cupping are cumulative. With subsequent sessions, you may notice that the marks become lighter and fade more quickly as circulation and tissue health improve. Future treatments can be integrated with massage to address persistent issues more effectively, helping to maintain muscle health, prevent tension from building up, and improve your overall mobility.
