Chinese cupping is a traditional alternative therapy in which a qualified therapist places specific cups on the body for a few minutes to create suction. This suction improves the flow of energy in the body and activates healing ability.
You might have noticed that celebrities have some distinctive red cupping marks on their bodies. These marks come from cupping therapy. Yes, the treatment used by athletes and fitness models is available at our Acupuncture Center in Ellicott City—and the benefits of cupping and acupuncture in tandem are impressive!
Cupping can be used as a standalone massage remedy, but it can also be combined with acupuncture in one treatment. The suction and pressure delivered by cupping treatment can relax muscles, promote blood circulation and calm the nervous system. This pulls up the tension, which can then be released using acupuncture. Acupuncture comprises inserting very thin, hygienic needles through the skin at various points on the body. Acupuncture therapy is based on the theory of “qi,” which is the energy used to relieve pain and body flexibility issues. The process is used to relieve pain, but now it is believed to be perfect for holistic health promotion—including stress management.
Cupping and acupuncture both strive to stimulate meridians in the body to encourage the flow of qi or energy. They do so with different methods; By using cupping and acupuncture together, you maximize the benefits of each remedy. Studies show that cupping therapy with acupuncture is better than acupuncture alone for pain relief after treatment. Typically, our acupuncturists at Ellicott Acupuncture Center first insert acupuncture needles into the skin, then put cups over them.
Cupping therapy can treat any of the following conditions:
If you are interested in learning more about cupping and acupuncture treatments in Ellicott City, MD, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ellicott Acupuncture Center to schedule your session.
Our Acupuncturists will carefully review your medical record, your current fitness status, and the type of your pain. They will thoroughly assess your gait, posture, and body flexibility. Our acupuncturists will make a personalized therapy plan to meet your needs with all this information.
Incorporating trigger point therapy into acupuncture releases trigger points by fetching the softest and tightest muscle band and using an acupuncture needle to spur the muscle and contract it involuntarily. Releasing a trigger point causes the muscle to come out of the compressed state, and usually, after applying some pressure, it softens and remains in a more lengthened and relaxed state. Following a trigger point release, muscle tissue will feel more flexible, which will increase range of motion, enhance circulation to the tissue, and ease the pain.
Generally, Trigger point therapy encompasses applying pressure to painful, sensitive areas to reduce pain at the spot and in other parts of the body. At Ellicott Acupuncture Center, our qualified therapists offer effective trigger point therapy in MD.
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Whether you are suffering from arthritis pain, headaches, fatigue, depression, or even tumors, Dr. Ma Acupuncture Centre is the tried and tested provider of Chinese medicinal techniques that yield the desired results with the use of safe and proven effective solutions.
Here at Dr. Ma Acupuncture Centre, we are passionate about helping people feel better as they get healthier. We customize our acupuncture, Chinese Massage, and Gua Sha Therapy services to each individual’s precise needs. This means that you get the exact solution for your unique health issues every time.
So if you are in Ellicott City and are in search of the trusted specialist in acupuncture and Chinese Massage Ellicott City MD folks rely on, there is only one name to keep in mind – Dr. Ma Acupuncture Centre!
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