Cupping Therapy in Saginaw, TX
Cupping therapy is a soft-tissue treatment that uses specialized cups to create suction against the skin. At Saginaw Chiropractic & Rehab, cupping may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan for patients experiencing muscle tightness, soreness, discomfort, or limitations in movement.
Rather than using cupping as a stand-alone treatment for every patient, our doctors determine when it may be useful alongside chiropractic care, therapeutic exercise, and other treatment options.
What Is Cupping Therapy?
During cupping therapy, specialized cups are placed on selected areas of the body and suction is created inside the cup. This gently lifts the skin and superficial tissues into the cup.
Cups may remain in one position for a period of time or may be moved across an area depending on the treatment being performed.
The amount of suction, location of the cups, and length of treatment can be adjusted based on the area being treated and the patient's comfort.
Why Is Cupping Therapy Used?
Cupping may be incorporated into care when muscle soreness, tightness, discomfort, or restricted movement is present.
Patients may receive cupping as part of treatment for concerns involving areas such as the:
Neck and upper back
Shoulders
Lower back
Hips and gluteal muscles
Legs and other areas affected by exercise or activity
Whether cupping is appropriate depends on the patient's condition, examination findings, and treatment goals.
How Does Cupping Fit Into Chiropractic Care?
Cupping is one of several supportive treatments that may be used alongside chiropractic care.
For example, a patient experiencing pain and restricted movement may receive chiropractic treatment to address joint mobility while cupping or another soft-tissue technique is used to address surrounding muscular discomfort or tightness. Therapeutic exercise may also be incorporated to improve strength, mobility, and function.
The treatments included in your care are based on your individual examination rather than automatically providing every therapy to every patient.
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Most patients notice a pulling or tight sensation underneath the cup as suction is applied. The intensity can be adjusted based on the patient's comfort.
Cupping should not require the patient to tolerate excessive discomfort for the treatment to be performed.
Your doctor or staff member can adjust or remove the cups if the amount of suction becomes uncomfortable.
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Cupping can temporarily leave circular red, purple, or darker areas on the skin where the cups were placed. These marks result from the suction applied to the skin and superficial tissues and can vary considerably between patients.
The marks are not required for cupping to be effective, and darker marks do not necessarily mean that an area was more injured or contained more “toxins.”
Cupping marks typically fade gradually following treatment, although the amount of time varies from person to person.
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If cupping is appropriate for your treatment plan, your provider will explain where the cups will be placed and what you can expect during treatment.
The amount of suction and treatment time can be adjusted based on the area being treated and your comfort. After treatment, temporary skin discoloration or tenderness may occur in the areas where the cups were applied.
Your response to treatment can help determine whether cupping continues to be appropriate as part of your care.
Cupping Therapy in Saginaw, TX
Saginaw Chiropractic & Rehab offers cupping therapy as one of several treatment options that may be incorporated into chiropractic and rehabilitative care.
If you're experiencing muscle tightness, soreness, discomfort, or difficulty moving normally, our doctors can evaluate your condition and determine which treatment options are appropriate for you.