Cupping Therapy or Cupping Massage is one of the most ancient healing modalities that dates back to 1,500 B.C. A remedy that is known to bring along benefits such as alleviating pain and aiding post-training recovery in athletes, treating mental disorders such as stress and anxiety, and minimising the appearance of varicose veins and cellulite especially in women, just to name a few.
What is a Cupping Massage?
Cupping Massage is a form of bodywork therapy that uses specialised cups to create localised suction. With the skin lifted, the fascia and muscles are driven apart, eventually creating more space for tissue mobility. This effect assists in disintegrating minor adhesions and triggers the body’s healing process by circulating lymphatic fluid and stimulating blood flow in the targeted area.
Benefits of a Cupping Massage
- Improved Athletic Performance
Be it on the field or during a training session, athletes’ bodies are under constant pressure. Moreover, a speedy recovery post-game becomes mandatory for subsequently optimal performance. Cupping Massage zeroes in on the target tissue to improve interlayer gliding, thereby enhancing tissue mobility. As a result, Cupping aids in rapid muscle recovery and improves range of motion. Sometimes lasting for merely 5 minutes, Cupping might serve as one of the fastest supplementary remedies for athletes. - Relief from Stress and Anxiety
In contrast to most conventional massages, Cupping employs a unique negative pressure approach. Instead of using firm and vigorous movements (added positive pressure), cupping massage techniques bring a sense of calm due to their relaxing effect on all sensory receptors. For instance, sliding the cups ever so tenderly over the rib cage creates expansion and evokes a more profound sense of breath, making it a revitalising, stress-relieving treatment.Furthermore, Cupping Therapy has also been known to treat the following conditions safely:
- Respiratory diseases such as pneumonia and bronchitis
- Skin issues such as eczema and acne
- Blood disorders such as anaemia and haemophilia
- Fertility and gynaecological disorders
- High Blood Pressure
- Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Migraines and Tension Headaches
A Dry Cupping Massage at Yinyang can be a truly therapeutic and invigorating experience. Know for yourself by making an appointment at any of our four Massage Centres in Dubai, located at Al Safa, JBR, Village Mall and Beach Centre.