Chinese medicine is a system of healing that has been around for thousands of years. Remarkably, Chinese medicine is based on ancient texts and the result of continuous clinical documentation and testing. There are many aspects to this system of medicine. For instance, this includes acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine and manipulation.
Traditional cupping dates back to 3,500 years ago! Indeed, thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine indicate it has helped with blood disorders, pain relief, inflammatory conditions, physical relaxation, and general physical and mental well-being. Also, it was even present in ancient Egyptian, Asian, Greek and Indian civilizations.
Chiropractor West Palm Beach: Myofascial and Moving Cupping is about a specific type of cupping for neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
Acupuncture and Cupping
Firstly, Acupuncture is a treatment that has been used for over 4000 years to treat pain and other health problems. It is a painless technique used to affect what the ancient chinese practitioners called Meridians (energy channels) in your body under the skin. Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that an energy, or “life force”, flows through the body in these channels called meridians. This life force is known as Qi (pronounced “chee”).
Secondly, Acupuncture treatment stimulates the imbalanced pathways along the meridians to bring balance back. The goal is to activate the body’s natural healing abilities.
Thirdly, the stimulation of acupuncture points is most effective through needle insertion. However, Cupping is a Suction technique and another method for stimulating the acupoints along the meridians. Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that utilizes a vacuum force created beneath a small vessel (e.g. cup) applied onto the skin’s surface.
Finally, Myofascial cupping is useful as a complementary, alternative and integrative therapy utilized along with acupuncture and/or chiropractic care for neuromusculoskeletal disorders.
Myofascial and Moving Cupping
It eases soft tissue restrictions by facilitating its release and mobilization. It gets improved blood flow and lymphatic circulation. Therefore, this will help with swelling.
Cupping reduces pain by releasing neurotransmitters (e.g. endorphins). Myofascial cupping enhances mobility by modulating the irritation and pain. Moving cupping helps release scar tissue and trigger points. Lastly, it alleviates stiffness and viscoelasticity of muscles and soft tissue.
With myofascial cupping, “less is more” truly applies. This form of cupping’s should be comfortable for the patient! Furthermore, the patient cupping treatment can include active, passive and assisted movement.
Chiropractor West Palm Beach: Myofascial and Moving Cupping: Research
Myofascial and Moving Cupping is beneficial for treating various pain syndromes. Researchers have found cupping helps modulate the pain control systems of your body. It does this by way of releasing neurotransmitters (e.g. body’s own natural opioids). Studies found cupping increased flexibility and decreased pain and pressure after a single treatment. (1)
Chiropractor West Palm Beach: Myofascial and Moving Cupping
Meiri Chiropractic offers cupping therapy for neuromusculoskeletal conditions and many ailments. Dr. Natalie Meiri is a chiropractic physician, board certified in acupuncture with over 20 years of experience. Call today for your myofascial cupping treatment at 561-253-8984.
References: (1) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41316623/