Muscle & mobility

Cupping and taping, between the big moves

Two simple tools that extend the work of a visit: cupping lifts and loosens tight tissue, and kinesiology tape supports it while you go about your week.

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Cupping

Cups create gentle suction that lifts skin, fascia and muscle instead of pressing down on them. That increases local blood flow and helps tight layers slide again. Cups may be left in place or moved along the muscle. The round marks they can leave are not bruises from impact and fade in a few days.

Kinesiology taping

Elastic therapeutic tape is applied in specific patterns to support a joint or tendon without blocking movement, ease swelling and remind the body how to hold a better position. It stays on for several days through showers and workouts.

Often used for

upper back and shoulder tightness
low back tension
knee and kneecap pain
ankle and foot support
swelling after a sprain
posture reminders

Read about related conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Lateral Ankle Sprain Turf Toe Upper Crossed / Postural Syndrome Thoracic Sprain/Strain Hypermobility Spectrum & Hypermobile EDS

What a session is like

Cupping fits inside a 20-minute block or a soft-tissue session. Taping takes a few minutes at the end of a visit.

Is it right for you?

We skip cupping over broken or inflamed skin, varicose veins and recent injuries, and adjust for blood thinners. Tape isn't used on fragile skin or if you've reacted to adhesives.

Questions

Do the cupping marks hurt?

Usually not. They're a sign of where the tissue was congested and typically fade within three to seven days.

Ready to feel better?

See every open time up to two months out, including same-day visits you can book from the parking lot.