At Recovery Lab of Corona, CA, we offer professionally administered cupping therapy for active people and athletes who want to optimize their exercise recovery routine. Many find it to be a great way to improve recovery between workouts and athletic competitions.
Our professionally administered cupping therapy uses specialized cups placed directly on the person’s skin to produce a safe, gentle suction effect. This differs from traditional massage techniques, which apply pressure downward into muscles and the surrounding connective tissue.
Whereas our cupping therapy technique lifts these tissues upward. This creates a different response within the muscles, fascia and the surrounding blood vessels. Not the least of which is increased localized blood flow.
The vacuum effect does more than draw blood toward the surface of the skin and into the treated area. Increased circulation helps deliver oxygen and key nutrients rapidly to the surrounding muscle fibers stressed by exercise. This helps the body to remove metabolic byproducts produced while training to speed muscle recovery and prepare the body for future activity.
Myofascial release is another important benefit of our cupping therapy. Fascia is essentially the connective tissue surrounding muscles, as well as tendons and other connective tissue structures throughout the body. Repetitive motions, intense training and recurring physical stress will sometimes cause restrictions or adhesions within these tissues which can limit mobility or even cause discomfort. The way professional cupping therapy lifts tissue rather than compressing it helps release tightness and improve the person’s fluidity of motion. This greater flexibility often translates into improved performance during training and competition as well as a reduced risk of injury due to improper stretching.
The lymphatic system also plays an important role in recovery, and cupping therapy helps support its function. The human lymphatic system plays an important role removing excess fluid, cellular debris and other metabolic waste products. Cupping suction stimulates lymphatic activity, which may help reduce swelling and inflammation in overworked muscles.
A lot of the athletes who incorporate cupping therapy into their recovery routine note the benefits go beyond physical recovery alone. Many describe a feeling of reduced muscle fatigue as well as improved sleep quality. This is especially important when you consider that effective rest is one of the body’s most valuable recovery tools.
Cupping therapy could be administered both before and after a workout. Prior to exercise, cupping therapy may help improve mobility and prepare targeted muscle groups for activity. Cupping after intense activity helps with an athlete’s recovery routine to address tightness and soreness before they accumulate in the surrounding issues.
While cupping therapy is increasingly popular with athletes, it’s most effective when integrated with other recovery strategies. This includes things like proper hydration, effective sleep hygiene, stretching, mobility work, and good nutrition. Cupping therapy complements these efforts to help the body recover from the physical demands of an active lifestyle.
If you’re looking for ways to reduce soreness, improve mobility and support your athletic goals, call Recovery Lab of Corona, CA today to learn more about our cupping therapy services.
