Beyond simple back pain, chiropractic care is about optimizing the function of your nervous system and unlocking your body’s innate ability to heal. A powerful tool we use to support this process is cupping, a modern application of a time-honored therapeutic technique.

What is Chiropractic Cupping?

Cupping is not just about placing a cup on the skin. It’s a targeted therapy that uses negative pressure—or suction—to gently lift the fascia and soft tissues beneath the skin. This suction:

• Increases Blood Flow: By creating a vacuum, cupping pulls deoxygenated blood and metabolic waste products from deeper tissues toward the surface. This “clears the path” for fresh, oxygenated blood to rush in, bringing vital nutrients to the muscles and connective tissues, accelerating healing and recovery.

• Releases Fascial Adhesions: The body’s fascia is a web-like connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, organ, and nerve. Over time, physical stress, injuries, and poor posture can cause this fascia to become tight, restricted, and “stuck” to the underlying muscles. This creates painful “knots” and limits your range of motion. Cupping gently stretches and separates these layers, helping to restore flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

• Stimulates Your Nervous System: The therapeutic suction created by cupping stimulates nerve endings in the skin and muscles, sending signals to the brain that can help to modulate pain perception and promote relaxation. This works in harmony with your chiropractic adjustment to improve nerve communication and reduce musculoskeletal stress.