Cupping Therapy in Edmonton
Cupping is an ancient modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is excellent for treating a wide variety of concerns. There are few therapeutic methods we utilize to help our patients:
Acupuncture
- 10-15 minutes cups retention is good for muscle and fascia relaxation; assisting lungs to open bronchial passages and pacify cough for bronchitis; improvement of blood circulation in a local area.
- Blood letting is absolutely necessary for clearing hematoma – pockets in muscle tissue full of thickened, toxic blood – the result of a trauma. The procedure consists of doing few light pricks over the injured area with a special sterilized disposable needle, followed by application of the vacuum cup for blood collection. When the old blood is released to the cup, it’s leaving the injured area pain free, circulating better and healing much faster. This method is also applied for long-standing chronic painful syndrome conditions, when it is the only way to help patient to restore health and well-being. Oftentimes, blood letting procedure helps people to stop being depended on cortisone shots.
Massage
- Besides cups retention, massage therapist is utilizing cups for sliding cupping. technique. This method is very effective for relieving muscle tension, inflammation and pain, as well as for improving blood circulation. Especially it is necessary for restoration after chronic muscular dysfunction, it helps to mobilize limbs and joints to become more flexible and functionable.
- Flushing cupping is applied to improve lymphatic system circulation, eliminate stagnation, inflammation and pain.
What is Cupping Therapy and How it Works
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments please call us on: (780) 443-0099 or fill out a contact request form below
Other Services
Live by Design Health Centre offers complete health restoration services to help you reach your full potential. You receive a comprehensive Japanese medical assessment and a detailed, individually tailored treatment plan to eliminate your ailments and get you back to your best possible self.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of small needles into the surface of the skin. This stimulates your body’s nerve endings, which in turn initiates the brain to activate pain relieving and healing responses throughout your body.
Massage
Massage is an incredibly effective therapy that can be utilized to restore body mobility, flexibility, and well-being. As a therapeutic method, massage will benefit everyone who feels stressed, tired or suffer from stiffness and pain. Besides the pleasure of feeling more relaxed, the blood circulation will be improved allowing your whole body, including joints and limbs to be more flexible.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is an ancient modality of traditional medicine that effectively treats a wide variety of issues. Suction cupping provides muscle and fascia relaxation, as well as improves blood circulation.