Cupping Therapy in Kolkata

Overview

Cupping therapy is an ancient healing technique that has become increasingly popular in modern sports medicine and physiotherapy. By placing special cups on the skin to create suction, cupping therapy promotes blood flow, relieves muscle tension, and accelerates healing. At Chiropractic Solution in Kolkata, we use cupping as a powerful complement to our physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments.

How It Works

Cupping therapy works by placing cups (usually made of glass, silicone, or plastic) on the skin and creating a vacuum or suction effect. This suction gently lifts the skin and underlying soft tissues, creating space between the layers of muscle and fascia.

This process has several therapeutic benefits: it dramatically increases blood flow to the treated area, bringing fresh nutrients and oxygen needed for healing. It helps release tight muscles and fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles). It draws out metabolic waste products and toxins from the tissues. And it stimulates the body's natural pain-relieving mechanisms.

You may recognize cupping from the circular marks seen on Olympic athletes — that is because professional athletes worldwide use cupping therapy for performance recovery and injury management.

At our Kalighat clinic, we use cupping therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan alongside chiropractic adjustments, manual therapy, and exercise. It is particularly effective for chronic muscle tightness, back pain, shoulder tension, and recovery after intense physical activity.

When You Might Need This

• Chronic muscle tightness and stiffness
• Back pain and shoulder tension
• Sports recovery and performance enhancement
• Neck pain and upper body tension
• Fascial restrictions and adhesions
• General wellness and relaxation

Frequently Asked Questions