Cupping is an ancient method that can be used to stretch fascia and soft tissues lifting and opening space at the joints while utilizing negative pressure.
Negative pressure will move the connective tissue and increase local blood circulation, just as positive pressure does, but cupping creates space between the sticky layers that compress the nerves running through them and provides pain relief.
I primarily use cupping in areas where positive pressure is painful, and I start with very light suction and move very slowly, often letting the cup remain on a muscle attachment for 1-2 minutes while I engage myofacial release around it.
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