Wonder what’s happening under the cups during your cupping therapy treatment? Cupping draws stagnant fluids toward the surface, assisting with detoxification, and it brings in fresh nutrient-rich blood. Cupping provides a gentle sustained stretch for loosening tight muscles and connective tissue adhesions. It also clears “heat” or inflammation. It has been claimed that cupping therapy tends to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesions and revitalize connective tissue, increase blood flow to skin and muscles, stimulate the peripheral nervous system, reduce pain, controls high blood pressure and modulates the immune system. The red marks are a result of the blood being pulled into that area. The darker the mark, the more stagnant fluids (toxins, blood and lymph) were dredged up during treatment. The marks last anywhere from a few hours to several days. The more often you receive cupping for the same issue, the lighter the marks will be. #stretchtherapy #massagetherapist #mobility #healthy #crossfit #muscle #painrelief #injuryprevention #energy #flexability #fascia #goals #motivation #dream #free #massage #training #life #posture #yoga #grateful #fitness #sportsinjury #dream #therapy #bodywork #live #chiropractic #movement