A massage cupping session is typically gentle and performed on a massage table. Oil is used to ensure the cups move smoothly over the skin, combining the suction effect with traditional massage techniques.
The Kinked Hose Analogy: Imagine your muscle tissue as a garden hose. When the hose is kinked, water can't flow through it properly.
Similarly, when muscles are tense or constricted, blood and lymphatic flow can be restricted. This can lead to areas of stagnation, where waste products accumulate, and nutrients and oxygen are insufficiently delivered.
How Massage Cupping Works: Massage cupping aims to "unkink" these metaphorical hoses. By creating suction on the skin, cupping therapy lifts the muscle and soft tissue, increasing blood flow to the area. This is akin to removing the kink from the hose, allowing everything to flow more freely. The suction and negative pressure provided by cupping can loosen muscles, encourage blood flow, and sedate the nervous system.
