Cupping Therapy
What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is a form of soft-tissue treatment used to reduce pain, muscle tightness, and inflammation. During the session, specialised cups are placed on the skin to create gentle suction. This draws blood into the targeted area, promoting healing and flushing out waste products.
At MTE Rehab & Performance in Redruth, cupping therapy is often used alongside sports massage, rehabilitation, and manual therapy to enhance recovery from sports injuries, back pain, and muscle stiffness.
The Science Behind Cupping Therapy
Cupping increases circulation to the muscles and connective tissues, encouraging faster healing. The suction effect helps release fascial restrictions, loosen tight muscles, and reduce pain caused by overuse, poor posture, or injury. Improved blood flow delivers oxygen and nutrients, supporting your body’s natural recovery process.
Who Can Benefit from Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy isn’t just for athletes. It’s beneficial for anyone experiencing:
Muscle tightness or stiffness from work or exercise
Back pain, neck pain, or shoulder tension from poor posture
Sports injuries such as hamstring strains, calf tightness, or ankle sprains
Chronic pain or repetitive strain from daily activities
Delayed recovery after intense training or physical work
Whether you’re a footballer, gym-goer, tradesperson, or desk worker, cupping therapy can help relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your overall wellbeing.
Key Benefits of Cupping Therapy
1. Faster Muscle Recovery
Cupping increases circulation to sore or fatigued muscles, helping remove metabolic waste and speed up recovery between sessions or matches.
2. Reduced Pain and Inflammation
It’s effective for reducing pain from musculoskeletal injuries, tight muscles, and post-exercise soreness, making it ideal for sports rehabilitation.
3. Improved Range of Motion and Flexibility
By loosening fascia and releasing soft-tissue tension, cupping helps restore movement and flexibility in restricted joints and muscles.
4. Better Posture and Reduced Tension
Cupping helps correct muscular imbalances, easing tension in the upper back, neck, and shoulders — common areas of discomfort for office workers and drivers.
5. Stress Relief and Relaxation
Beyond the physical benefits, cupping encourages relaxation and promotes a feeling of lightness, making it a great complement to recovery routines or massage therapy.
Cupping Therapy at MTE Rehab & Performance
At MTE Rehab & Performance, cupping therapy is part of a wider injury management and recovery service. We use it alongside sports massage, joint mobilisation, and rehabilitation exercises to achieve long-term results.
Each session is tailored to your needs — whether you’re recovering from a sports injury, dealing with work-related stiffness, or aiming to improve athletic performance. Our goal is to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you move confidently again.
Book Your Cupping Therapy Session in Redruth
Experience the benefits of cupping therapy in Redruth with MTE Rehab & Performance. Relieve pain, recover faster, and enhance performance with a professional, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation.
Book your cupping therapy appointment today and take the next step toward better movement and recovery.