Cupping therapy uses suction cups placed on the skin to create negative pressure — lifting the underlying tissue rather than compressing it. This decompressive effect separates fascial layers, increases blood flow, reduces localized muscle tension, and promotes tissue healing in ways that compression-based techniques cannot achieve.

Unlike traditional massage which pushes down into tissue, cupping pulls tissue upward — allowing it to reach deeper layers of fascia and break up adhesions that restrict movement and contribute to chronic pain. At Dynamic Performance and Therapy, cupping is used by physical therapists as a targeted clinical tool within a broader treatment plan.