MYOFASCIAL DECOMPRESSION
Myofascial decompression can be useful in the treatment of chronic overuse injuries such as bursitis, tendinitis, tendinosis, and other myofascial pain syndromes (low back, mid back, neck pain, elbow pain, shoulder pain etc. Myofascial Decompression, otherwise known as Cupping, is a form of soft tissue therapy where a vasopneumatic compression is used on the skin to release the fascia and muscle tissue underneath. Cupping has been used in many traditional cultures for thousands of years, including ancient Chinese medicine, early Egyptians, Native Americans, and others.
It is effective in decreasing stiffness and pain, improving tissue health and increasing mobility. It has been used to:
- Reduce scar tissue formation following inflammation or trauma
- Release trigger points and decrease tightness in a muscle and surrounding fascia
- Decrease myofascial dysfunction, break up adhesions/scar tissue already present
- Increase blood flow to a slow healing muscle, tendon or ligament