Cupping in Chapel Hill, NC is an ancient therapy that is used in our clinic to mobilize tissues on the back and other areas to improve energy flow. Hand-held cups, comprised of natural silicon and rubber, create suction when compressed; therapeutic oils such as lavender, rosemary or menthol are applied, then Dr. Lisa moves places these cups on the skin and moves them around in a rhythmic fashion. Underlying tight, stagnant muscles and ligaments benefit from this treatment as it increases circulation of blood and lymph. Mild skin exfoliation and redness under the cups indicates increased blood flow to the skin surface, which helps with detoxification and release of tension.

While you rest on the table, cupping therapy in Chapel Hill, NC also relaxes the mind and increases body awareness. Cups may be left in place for several minutes to improve specific regions. When used in conjunction with therapeutic oils, the effect is quite beneficial on many levels, not just pain and muscle tightness. Due to the proximity of the nervous system to the back muscles, cupping on the spine affects the entirety of the nervous system; the sympathetic "flight or fight" response balances with the parasympathetic relaxation response enabling each patient to relax and recuperate.

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Cupping in Chapel Hill, NC supports other treatments offered at Acupractic Natural Healing Center and generally takes about 12 minutes to complete. Dr. Lisa will ask you to change clothes to in-house, looser garments to increase relaxation and reduce oil getting on your clothes. If the cups sit on the skin for a few minutes, you may notice dark circles where the cups were after the therapy; this is normal and can indicate areas of released stagnation or irritation after treatment.

Let Dr. Lisa know if you'd like to try cupping in Chapel Hill, NC at your next visit. It's quite therapeutic. It is beneficial to relax an hour or so after treatment to achieve maximum benefit so you may want to plan for that.