Cupping Therapy
Negative pressure therapy to help relieve muscle tension, promote circulation, and support recovery.
- Customised to comfort
- Used alongside rehab
- Short sessions
Cupping Therapy at the Foot & Ankle Centre is a non-invasive manual therapy used to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and support healing in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. By applying suction cups to the skin, cupping gently lifts the underlying tissues, helping to release tight muscles, reduce stiffness, and enhance blood flow to affected areas.
Our clinicians use modern cupping techniques—often combined with movement or soft-tissue mobilisation—to treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis, calf tightness, Achilles tendon discomfort, arch pain, and general muscular fatigue from overuse or prolonged standing. Cupping therapy can also help reduce pain and improve flexibility by addressing restrictions in the muscles and fascia.
At the Foot & Ankle Centre, cupping therapy is integrated into personalised treatment plans alongside exercise rehabilitation, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and gait correction to deliver long-lasting relief and improved function.
May leave temporary circular marks; these fade within days.
FAQs
Cupping therapy involves placing special cups on the skin to create gentle suction. This lifts the tissue, increases circulation, and helps release muscle and fascial tightness.
Plantar fasciitis, tight calf muscles, Achilles tendon pain, arch and heel pain, muscle stiffness or fatigue, overuse injuries, and reduced flexibility in the lower limb.
The suction increases blood flow, reduces muscle tension, promotes tissue relaxation, and supports the body’s natural healing processes.
No. You may feel a pulling or stretching sensation that most patients find relieving. Intensity is adjusted to your comfort level.
Temporary circular marks or mild bruising can occur; they are harmless and typically fade within a few days to a week.
Typically 15–30 minutes, depending on the area treated and whether it is combined with other therapies.
Some notice improvement after 1–2 sessions; others benefit from a short course as part of a rehabilitation programme.
Yes, when performed by trained clinicians. It may not suit people with fragile skin, bleeding disorders, or certain conditions; suitability is assessed beforehand.
Yes—often with myofascial release, trigger point therapy, exercise rehabilitation, dry needling, or shockwave therapy to enhance results.
Book via the Foot & Ankle Centre website, phone, or online enquiry form. Our clinicians will assess your condition and advise if cupping is suitable for you.