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Cupping


 What is Cupping?
One of the treatment techniques used by our  Physical Therapists and Massage Therapists is cupping therapy. This modified version of Eastern style cupping is also referred to as myofascial cupping because it works on a deeper level into the myofascial tissue surrounding the muscle. Cupping therapy involves the use of glass, plastic, or silicone cups.  A gentle manual vacuum pump creates a negative pressure which draws the soft tissue into the cups. 

 What to expect
 ​You usually will feel a tight sensation in the area of the cup. Depending on your comfort and your practitioner's assessment of the problem, cups may be moved around with massage oil  or left in place. They may remain on your body briefly or for longer amounts of time. Each treatment is unique to you on that particular day. Cupping may cause the skin to temporarily turn​ color under the area that was cupped. The skin discoloration can last anywhere from a  day to a week, but is rarely painful.

Benefits of Cupping
Some of the benefits of cupping therapy include increase in circulation, decrease in inflammation, decrease in myofascial restrictions, increased range of motion, and improved tissue pliability.  The therapists at  Innovative Therapy & Wellness  all see myofascial cupping as a beneficial adjunctive treatment technique in our rehabilitative arsenal, especially when a  patient presents with soft tissue restrictions that may inhibit proper biomechanics. Myofascial cupping can be useful in the treatment of chronic overuse injuries such as  bursitis, tendinitis, tendinosis, and myofascial pain syndromes.  It also may be effective with some post-surgical patients who develop soft tissue restrictions as a result of surgical trauma and bleeding causing adhesions within the body’s fascial system.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Dr. Tracy Hernandez and staff at Innovative Therapy & Wellness are the most talented and professional physical therapy group. Dealing with chronic pain for nearly 10 years, I had yet to receive the proper diagnosis and care until I arrived at Innovative. I am now able to use my arm, I'm walking and feel overall significantly less pain.

Dr. Hernandez is the most knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring physical therapist and her staff is a reflection of that too. They use the multiple techniques for treatment, and go above and beyond in their care.

I am so fortunate to be treated by the talented staff at Innovative Therapy.

Alexis P., Chesapeake, VA

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2224 Virginia Beach Blvd Suite 106, ​Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  • Home
  • Services
    • Physical Therapy
    • Health & Wellness Program
    • Telehealth
    • Nutritional Therapy
  • Team
    • Tracy M. Hernandez, PT, DPT, MS, MTC, CMTPT
    • Carly Murray, PT, DPT, ATC, MTC, CMTPT
    • Natalie Foret, PT, DPT, MTC, CMTPT
    • Sue Parks, PT, DPT, Cert MDT, CSCS, CMTPT
    • Massage Therapists
    • Pilates & Personal Trainers
  • The Buzz
    • Trending Techniques
    • 2019 Health Fair
  • Connect
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • Join Our Team!
  • Patient Portal
    • Pay My Bill
    • Insurance
    • Testimonials & Survey
  • Blog
  • Employees Only