Cupping Therapy

The cupping technique has actually been around for quite a while. However, its popularity skyrocketed in 2016 when Michael Phelps showed off five gold medals and the circular, purple welts on his body. Carolina Chiropractic Center is excited to offer cupping therapy to patients in combination with chiropractic care.

There are three popular methods of cupping:

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  Dry cupping, which involves warming the cup and creating suction against the skin as it gradually cools down.

  
  

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  Air cupping, which involves a pump that pulls oxygen out of a plastic or silicone cup to create suction against the skin.

  
  

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  Massage cupping is used after the cups have been suctioned to the skin for some time. Then they are moved in a gliding motion across the skin, creating a form of massage.

  
  

Like acupuncture or normal massages, cupping is a natural way to reduce pain. The method draws toxins in the body to the surface, breaking up obstructions and allowing for better blood flow. However, cupping only offers temporary relief in conjunction with chiropractic adjustments. While chiropractic care works to correct your musculoskeletal problem, cupping allows relief from the pain.

Carolina Chiropractic Center is located at 1627 S Irby Suite C, in Florence, SC 29505. For more information on cupping therapy or to schedule an appointment, visit carolinachirocenter.com or call 843-665-9192.

 

 

Cupping

Carolina Chiropractic Center uses multiple methods together to heal patients.  The oldest practice we utilize from traditional Chinese medicine is cupping. Cupping therapy is performed by placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction of the cups encourages blood flow to promote the healing of a broad range of medical ailments. The treatment can be used to treat respiratory conditions, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, and is recommended for sore muscles.

During a cupping treatment, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance soaked in alcohol and placed inside the cup. The cups can be made of a variety of materials, and are most commonly glass. Burning a substance inside the cup uses all the oxygen it contains, which creates a vacuum on the skin. This helps release rigid soft tissue, lifts connective tissue, and helps blood flow to skin and muscles.  Depending on the patient and their condition, cups can be left in place for between 5 and 10 minutes.

To learn more about cupping therapy and all the services we provide, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192. 

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an alternative method of treatment that is taking the sports entertainment world by storm, and Dr. James Huggins, Jr. offers this as a service to patients. Cupping therapy uses special cups that are placed on the skin for a few minutes to create suction. This ancient form of therapy is known to help with reducing pain and inflammation while increasing blood flow and relaxation.

If you’re curious about cupping, Dr. James Huggins, Jr. can explain the process in detail during a consultation. The cups may be made of glass, bamboo, or silicone. To create the suction, one of our specialists will insert a flammable substance, such as herbs, into this cup and set it on fire. The cup is usually kept in place for about three minutes and the feeling resembles a deep tissue massage.

If you have questions or concerns about cupping therapy or alternative treatment methods, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our office, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192. 

What is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping is one of the oldest methods of traditional Chinese medicine and we utilize this type of therapy at Carolina Chiropractic Center. Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The treatment is used primarily to treat respiratory conditions, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders, and much more. The cups themselves can be made of a variety of materials, including glass, bamboo, and earthenware.

During cupping therapy, the suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of a broad range of medical ailments. One way to think about cupping is that it is the inverse of massage therapy. Rather than applying pressure to muscles, the suction uses pressure to pull skin, tissue and muscles upward. In a typical cupping session, glass cups are warmed using a cotton ball or other flammable substance which is soaked in alcohol, let, then placed inside the cup. Burning a substance inside the cup removes all the oxygen which creates a vacuum on the skin. Depending on the condition being treated, the cups will be left in place for 5-10 minutes.

If you think you may benefit from cupping treatment, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at our office, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins, Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.