For decompression therapy, the therapist uses specialized cups to create negative pressure. This is why people avoid this therapy. They have a fear that the cups will cause splotchy marks on the skin just like it happens in the original cupping method. And the marks will spoil their overall look. But this doesn’t happen in decompression therapy.
Why decompression therapy doesn’t leave cupping marks behind?
Unlike the original cupping method, the specialized cups used in decompression therapy are not just placed on the affected areas. The cups are glided over the affected area slowly and smoothly. Due to the regular movement of the cups, the decompression therapy doesn’t leave cupping marks behind. There is no pressure built in one place, keeping the skin safe from the marks.
This is how decompression therapy is different from the original cupping method.
Other important things to know about decompression therapy
How does decompression therapy work?
As already mentioned, the suction of the cup creates negative pressure, alleviating the weight from a spot in the body. In simple words, the pain areas feel light because of the negative pressure created by the suction cup.
Due to the negative pressure, the blood flows much faster. The faster flow of the blood causes the muscle to receive more stimulation.
More stimulation means better delivery of the nutrients and oxygen found in the blood to the part of the body being massaged. Simply stated, the massaged area/ pain area receives a substantial amount of nutrients and oxygen, which weren’t possible due to poor blood flow and stagnant muscle and skin.
With the required delivery of the nutrients and oxygen, the body starts healing itself, tissues get repaired and visible improvements are seen. This reduces the pain in the affected area.
For what health problems decompression therapy is advised?
Decompression therapy is a full-body service, which means it benefits all body parts and all types of health issues. But, majorly, people schedule an appointment for decompression therapy to get relief from headaches, and back pain and to reduce mental fatigue. Along with these health problems, decompression therapy complements many other massage modalities offered by the therapist.
Is decompression therapy new?
This is very interesting. Earlier, we said that people avoid decompression therapy because of cupping marks that happen in the original cupping method. But, many people avoid this therapy because they think it’s a new technique. There is no such strong piece of evidence related to the therapy.
This is the biggest misconception that people have regarding decompression therapy. The practice of decompression therapy dates way back to 3000 years. The Egyptians used negative pressure as a primary healing methodology.
How safe is decompression therapy?
As decompression therapy is a non-surgical procedure (without chemicals and injections), it provides effective relief without any risks and negative effects. It’s soothing, and quick with no recovery time. Most importantly, decompression therapy is FDA-approved.
Where should you go for decompression therapy in Philadelphia?
Whether you want decompression therapy for the full body or a targeted body part, you should contact Justin Shelly. He even provides decompression therapy as a complementary massage with other types of massage. He is a licensed massage therapist in Philadelphia.