Cupping Therapy in Oakland: How This Ancient Technique Can Speed Up Recovery
Cupping therapy, an age-old healing technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has made a strong comeback in modern rehabilitation, especially among athletes and individuals recovering from injuries. At Opus Physio, we incorporate cupping into customized treatment plans to support faster, more effective recovery.
What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping involves placing special cups on the skin to create suction. This negative pressure stimulates blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and encourages the body’s natural healing processes. While it might look unusual, leaving temporary circular marks cupping is safe, painless, and often deeply relaxing.
How Cupping Helps Recovery
Increases Blood Circulation: By drawing blood to the affected area, cupping promotes faster healing of muscle tissue and fascia.
Reduces Inflammation and Pain: Cupping can calm overactive muscle fibers and ease the pain from overuse or injury.
Breaks Up Scar Tissue and Adhesions: Especially beneficial after surgery or prolonged injury, cupping can improve mobility by softening stiff tissue.
Supports Detoxification: Suction helps remove metabolic waste that contributes to soreness and stagnation in the muscles.
Why Choose Cupping at Opus Physio?
Unlike spa-based cupping sessions, at Opus Physio, cupping is part of a broader, goal-oriented recovery plan. Cupping therapy is utilized to target specific areas of pain and myofascial restrictions. We combine cupping therapy with movement to reduce pain and improve your overall mobility. Whether you're recovering from surgery, dealing with chronic back pain, or training for your next event, cupping is used as a targeted, evidence-informed tool not a one-size-fits-all remedy.
Common Conditions We Treat with Cupping
Lower back pain
Neck tension
Post-surgical stiffness
IT band syndrome
Overuse injuries
Muscle strain or tightness
Experience Holistic Healing in Oakland
Cupping therapy is a powerful complement to manual therapy, exercise, and other physical rehab techniques. It’s part of our commitment at Opus Physio to treat the root cause of your discomfort, not just the symptoms.
Located in Oakland, CA, we’re proud to offer advanced, compassionate care that helps you feel stronger and move better. Book a consultation today to see if cupping is right for your recovery journey.
