The Summer Olympics are almost here, and if you watch any of the swimming events, there’s a good chance that you’ll see some athletes with baseball-sized red or purple circles on their arms, shoulders and backs. These circles are the aftermath of cupping therapy, which is a technique that uses suction to draw blood to a specific area in hopes of providing the user with some specific benefits. Is it something you should pursue for a pain or circulatory condition, or should you put your faith in a different rejuvenation technique? We talk about cupping therapy and alternative treatments in today’s blog.
The Benefits Of Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a bit of a hot topic in the health and wellness world. Some people, including elite athletes, swear by the technique, while the actual medical science behind the technique is relatively lacking. We’re not going to say you absolutely should or shouldn’t pursue the technique, but we want you to find a treatment technique that works for your individual situation. Let’s explore some of the purported benefits of cupping therapy, and let’s cover some of the more scientifically-backed rejuvenation techniques we offer at HyperCharge Clinic.
- Improved Circulation – The suction technique can draw more blood to the targeted site, which may help bring more essential nutrients and oxygen to injured structures. This could help to reduce muscle tension and promote tissue repair.
- Pain And Inflammation Reduction – Patients with arthritis or athletes hoping to recover after intense physical activity have suggested that cupping therapy can help reduce pain and discomfort caused by inflammation.
- Improve Range Of Motion – Due in part to inflammation reduction and increased circulation, some patients say that cupping helps expand their comfortable range of motion.
So while some people have experienced successful results with cupping therapy, the hard evidence behind the technique is a bit lacking, and it’s certainly not a treatment for everyone. Patients with skin conditions, heart issues, blood clots, pacemakers or anemia are all groups that are at elevated risk for issues associated with cupping therapy, so it’s wise to consider all of your options when faced with a pain or physical mobility issue.
Two low-cost, non-invasive alternatives to cupping therapy are whole body photobiomodulation and Class IV laser therapy. As we discuss on those individual pages, these techniques use light to penetrate tissues deep within the body. Light and laser energy is then converted within our deep tissue cells to better fuel key processes, like bone repair, new cell creation or waste removal. When your cells can operate more easily and more efficiently, our whole body reaps the benefits. These techniques have been clinically proven to help improve circulation, decrease inflammation, and encourage efficient cellular activity, all of which can help address pain issues, range of motion restrictions or other related issues like joint dysfunction or headaches.
If you’re still on the fence about which technique to pursue, consider giving the team at HyperCharge Clinic a chance. We dive into your medical history and take time to get to know each patient before we recommend a rejuvenation technique that is tailored to their needs. We’re confident that we can help you overcome whatever physical, emotional or mental issues you’re currently facing.
For more information about our wellness techniques or setting up your first consultation, give the team at HyperCharge Clinic a call today at (952) 600-5429.