Cupping Therapy Toronto
What is cupping therapy? Cup therapy? Cupping massage therapy?
While most massage treatments apply pressure into the muscles, a cupping treatment, also known as suction cup therapy uses vacuum therapy to draw the tissue layers apart. This can help improve the flow of lymphatics and cardiovascular circulation and pull apart bonded tissues so you can move more freely. If you have super tight muscles or feel like your movement is restricted, cupping can be a great therapy.
Where can I find cupping therapy near me?
There are many RMTs who provide cupping therapy in Toronto. If you are near Bloor and Sherbourne, come see a therapist who provides cupping at Zazen Massage & Wellness!
What are the benefits of cupping therapy?
Depending on your goals, cupping therapy benefits may include easier movement areas of the body that were restricted, improved lymphatic flow, or relaxation.
What should I do before and after cupping therapy?
You don’t need to make any special preparations for cupping therapy; however, you should check in with your doctor if you are on multiple medications, on blood thinners, or have a medical issue that might be a consideration for a treatment where your skin and muscle tissues are being lifted apart. Please let your RMT know if you bruise easily, have a new tatoo, inflammation, or an injury that is still in its healing stages.
After cupping, it’s best to take it easy and take in good nutrition and appropriate hydration. Your RMT will probably also give you some self-care advice based on findings and outcomes from the treatment.
Cupping Therapy in Toronto
Cupping therapy marks
There is the risk that you will have marks on your skin after a cupping treatment. These are normally red and painless and are the result of suctioning blood and interstitial fluids closer to the surface of the skin. There is an increased risk of marks with stationary cupping where the cups remain in one place for a few minutes, but there may also be red lines along areas where moving cups are applied.
A cupping massage therapist is trained in techniques to avoid bruising, but please make sure to let us know if you bruise easily so we can make modifications to lower the risk.
What are cupping therapy side effects?
There is the possibility of marks on the skin after a cupping treatment. These are generally red and painless, however there is a small risk of bruising. Your cupping therapist is trained to avoid bruising, so it is rare, but please make sure to let us know if you bruise easily so we can make modifications.
Cupping therapy for anxiety
Cupping Therapy can be very soothing, and this can help reduce feelings of anxiety. Your cupping therapist will check in with you to get a sense of your goals before treatment begins. If your goal is to relieve anxiety, we will generally apply gentle, moving cups to sooth your nervous system.
Why is cupping therapy done? What is cupping therapy used for? Does cupping therapy work? And what are the advantages of cupping therapy?
Cupping therapy has a wide range of uses in massage therapy. A common application is to loosen up bonded layers of tissue that may be found over chronically tight muscles. Another common goal is to aid the flow of lymphatic and cardiovascular circulation, which can help reduce specific areas of swelling, improve bruise healing, or encourage a general feeling of liveliness.
Cupping therapy price. How much does cupping therapy cost?
For details about our prices at Zazen, see our Fees page. Cupping therapy is usually a bit more expensive than Swedish or Deep Tissue massage. This is partly because an RMT who is certified in cupping has taken additional training courses and partly because it takes extra time for your RMT to prepare cups for treatment and then properly disinfect them afterwards.
Can you take a shower after cupping therapy?
Yes, you can take a shower after cupping, but it’s best to stick to moderate or cold temperatures and not have the pressure too high. Since cupping warms the tissues and sucks fluids closer to the surface of the skin – the same things that happen when heat is applied – it’s best to avoid direct heat for at least a few hours afterwards. Avoid high pressure showers because they might irritate the skin after cupping.
Does cupping therapy help with back pain?
Cupping can help certain types of back pain. If your pain is due to restrictions from prolonged sitting/standing or tight muscles, cupping therapy can be a great way to loosen things up and relax the muscles. Cupping should not be applied over a herniated disk or inflamed joints or tissues. Talk with your cupping RMT to find out if cupping is a good fit for treatment of your back pain.
Does cupping therapy hurt?
Cupping therapy should not hurt. When performed by an RMT with proper training and certification (RMTs who offer cupping treatments at Zazen are certified) we know how to perform an effective, safe and pain-free treatment.
Does insurance cover cupping therapy?
Cupping therapy, when performed by an RMT who has appropriate certification, is normally recognized as massage therapy and is thus covered by most insurance companies. If you have questions about your coverage, it’s best to check in with your insurance plan before booking your cupping therapy appointment.