CUPPING

Cupping is often used to alleviate back and neck pain, but can be also used for anxiety, fatigue, migraines, and insomnia. It is also effective in relieving symptoms of the common cold, cough, and asthma. Cupping can be used as a stand-alone treatment or it can be combined with an acupuncture session.

At Yin Studio, the more traditional method of cupping is employed using glass cups that are heated with fire, creating a natural suction on the skin.

Many athletes are choosing to undergo cupping treatment in order to experience one or more of the benefits that come with it. This includes top athletes from around the world, especially those who are competing in the Olympics, most famously Michael Phelps. Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson and David Beckham are also big fans. While cupping is an ancient Chinese therapy option that has been used for thousands of years, athletes who choose to undergo this therapy treatment can expect to benefit from the improved techniques that are now being used to perform this treatment.

The many athletes who do choose to undergo cupping therapy will often do so before participating in their sport, as well as after. Most have a goal of addressing specific aches and pains within their body, as they want to heal these areas as much as they possibly can before participating in their chosen sport. For athletes who have been diagnosed with a specific injury or have had to undergo a surgical process, cupping therapy can be used to help their body heal faster.

Cupping can even be used to help decrease an athlete’s recovery time after they have undergone strenuous training. The fact that cupping can help stimulate the chemical breakdown of any toxins within the body, means that athletes who need their muscles and tissues to heal quickly can expect this to happen when undergoing cupping therapy. Since cupping also helps to reduce any inflammation within the body, athletes can expect an improvement in their blood flow, which in turn is beneficial when it comes to boosting their body’s immune system.