Primary benefits of cupping Cupping has many known benefits to help people on their recovery journey, including: ● Pain Management: commonly used to alleviate acute and chronic pain, including in the back, neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. ● Muscle Tension Reduction: helps lift and separate muscle fibers and fascia (connective tissue), which can loosen tight muscles, release … Read more
What is cupping? Cupping is a therapeutic intervention rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, in which a glass, silicone, or plastic cup is used to create suction on the skin. This suction allows for decompression of the underlying muscles and connective tissue (fascia). Because of this, cupping promotes blood flow to the compromised area, improves circulation, … Read more
How often and how long do I need dry needling? Dry needling is usually performed 1-2 times per week, with 3-7 days between sessions to allow for muscle recovery. At Elite Muscle Recovery, we typically see our patients one time per week (though this can vary in certain cases). A standard course of dry needling … Read more
