Cupping: Decompression Therapy in Osteopathy
How osteopathic cupping lifts fascia, boosts blood flow and settles tight backs, shoulders and IT bands.
What is cupping?
Cupping is a decompression technique — the opposite of pressing in. Suction cups lift the skin and superficial fascia, drawing fresh blood into the area and creating space between tissue layers.
How we use it
We use both static cupping (cups held in place) and sliding cupping along muscle lines. It pairs particularly well with dry needling for the upper back, and with mobilisation for stiff mid-backs.
Common conditions
Thoracic stiffness, chronic upper trap tension, IT band tightness in runners, calf tightness, and general post-exercise recovery. Marks fade within a few days and are not bruises — they reflect stagnant blood flow being cleared. Osteopath Mitcham — hands-on osteopathy at Lifestyle Essentials, 503 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.
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