CUPPING

Cupping has been practiced in Asia for thousands of years and there are many versions of the treatment. Dr. O’Donnell uses plastic cups with a suction device that she places on areas of pain or myofascial restrictions after applying oil.

She then moves the cups along the muscles thereby releasing the muscle and fascia. Depending on the amount of pressure, it may feel uncomfortable and turn red for a day or two. For most patients, it helps to relieve pain and loss of flexibility.