Dry Cupping at Clash Physical Therapy in Worcester, MA

At Clash Physical Therapy in Worcester, MA, dry cupping is often added as an additional therapy to individualized treatment plans. 

Dry cupping places cups on the skin to create suction to enhance recovery and address musculoskeletal issues. This suction gently lifts the skin and underlying tissues, which increases blood flow, promotes healing, and alleviates pain.

What is Dry Cupping?

Dry cupping has been used for centuries! Modern physical therapy adds Dry Cupping to treatment plans to enhance tissue healing and mobility.

During a dry cupping session, your physical therapist places specialized cups on the skin to create suction.

Depending on your condition, the cups are left on the skin for between 5 and 15 minutes. Dry cupping is non-invasive and painless. You’ll feel a gentle, pulling pressure sensation that feels relaxing and relieving.

Why Your Clash Physical Therapist Might Add Dry Cupping to Your Treatment Plan

Dry cupping is used to treat a wide range of conditions.

• Muscle Tension and Pain: Increased circulation helps relieve tight muscles and improve flexibility
• Chronic Pain: Alleviates tension and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders
• Soft Tissue and Sports Injuries: Aids in the recovery of strains, sprains, and post-surgical adhesions
• Scar Tissue: Improves tissue glide to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness
• Arthritis: Helps reduce joint pain and inflammation
• Fibromyalgia: Eases widespread pain and muscle stiffness
• Migraines and Headaches: Reduces tension in the neck and shoulders

At Clash Physical Therapy, we integrate dry cupping with other treatments, like prescriptive exercises and manual therapy, for a comprehensive approach to healing.

Your physical therapist at Clash Physical Therapy may recommend dry cupping for several reasons:

• To Enhance Circulation
• Fascial Release
• To Supplement Other Therapies
• Non-Invasive Pain Relief

At Clash Physical Therapy, your physical therapist carefully assesses your condition to determine whether dry cupping will enhance your recovery and support your rehabilitation goals.

We serve patients in Massachusetts in and around Sterling, Clinton, Southborough, Marlborough, Westborough, Holden, Princeton, Hudson, Hopkinton, Hopedale, Upton, Millbury, Grafton, Auburn, Oxford, Worcester, West Boylston, Boylston, and Shrewsbury.