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ABOUT THIS TREATMENT
What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy uses suction cups placed on the skin to create negative pressure — the opposite of massage. Instead of pressing tissue down, cupping lifts it up, decompressing fascia, separating muscle layers, and flooding the area with fresh blood flow.
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At Central Health Chiropractic in Des Moines, Dr. Jake Boyle integrates cupping into comprehensive treatment plans for patients dealing with chronic muscle tension, sports injuries, and myofascial pain that hasn't responded to other treatments.
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You may notice circular marks after a session — this is normal and indicates areas where circulation was restricted. These fade within a few days and are a sign the therapy is working.
THE PROCESS
How It Works
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Cup Placement
Silicone or plastic cups are placed on targeted muscle groups, creating a gentle suction that lifts fascia and tissue.
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Myofascial Release
The negative pressure decompresses tight muscles and fascia, increasing blood and lymphatic circulation.
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Toxin Removal
Enhanced circulation draws metabolic waste and stagnant fluids out of deep tissue layers to the surface.
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Tissue Recovery
Fresh oxygenated blood floods the treated area, accelerating natural repair and reducing soreness.
CONDITIONS TREATED
We Can Help With
Chronic muscle tension
Upper back tightness
Trigger points
Poor circulation
Scar tissue restriction
Myofascial pain syndrome
IT band syndrome
Sports recovery
Stress & anxiety
Shoulder tightness
What You'll Experience
Deep Tissue Relief
Reaches deeper muscle layers than traditional massage or manual therapy.
Accelerates Recovery
Used by elite athletes worldwide to reduce soreness and bounce back faster.
Reduces Inflammation
Improves lymphatic drainage to clear inflammatory byproducts from muscle tissue.
Ancient Meets Modern
A thousands-year-old technique now backed by modern sports medicine research.
