Dry Cupping

Dry Cupping in Manchester

Cupping is an ancient therapy that was practiced primarily in Asia, but there is evidence that it was also used in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. In recent years it has gained popularity in the UK, the rest of Europe and worldwide, and was initially brought to public attention when used by professional sportspeople. Several professional athletes were noticed to have the temporary marks from the cupping therapy on their bodies, having chosen the cupping technique as part of their recovery and maintenance routines and for drug-free pain relief. It is now available from our qualified therapists at Manchester Massage and can be used alongside chiropractic realignments.

Celebrities & Athletes Who Swear by Cupping Therapy

Prominent names of those who have had the cupping therapy include Michael Phelps as seen in the Rio Olympics of 2016, gymnast Alex Naddour, the Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the actor and wrestler has also been known to use cupping. Ladies are also advocates of the technique, including the entire U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team who use cupping as part of their maintenance and recovery programmes. But it is not just for the sporting enthusiasts – amateur or professional, it is also beloved by actresses Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow, and by Victoria Beckham. Lady Gaga has also been seen with cupping marks and Kim Kardashian has mentioned using cupping for the neck pain she had been experiencing.

How Dry Cupping Works: The Science Behind the Therapy

If you like to understand the science behind this therapy, dry cupping is a therapeutic technique where small vessels or cups are applied onto the skin’s surface and a vacuum created. This focuses on drawing blood and autologous healing substances to the area, increasing metabolic activity and immune functions, and stabilising blood biochemistry. Results are highly acclaimed for pain relief.

Cupping & Chiropractic: A Holistic Approach to Healing

Since Manchester Massage has been working in conjunction with Manchester Chiropractors, and offering cupping as a therapeutic therapy, we have seen the number of clients making this therapy a part of their recovery plan. Just as chiropractic is a medication free treatment which follows a holistic approach, with a treatment of this type it is easy to see why patients include cupping as part of their treatment plan.