Cupping uses gentle suction to lift and decompress tight tissue — easing stubborn muscle tension and bringing fresh blood flow to sore, knotted areas. At Two Palms in Bradenton, it’s a relaxing complement to your chiropractic care.
Where a massage presses down, cupping gently lifts up. Soft cups create light suction that decompresses the skin, fascia, and muscle underneath — loosening tight, knotted tissue and drawing fresh, oxygen-rich blood to areas that have been stiff or sore.
Dr. Moore may leave the cups in place or glide them along the muscle (with a little oil) to work through tension in the back, neck, shoulders, and hips. Most people find it deeply relaxing.
About those marks: the circular spots cupping can leave aren’t bruises from injury — they’re simply blood drawn toward the surface, and they typically fade within a few days. We’ll always talk you through what to expect first.
Honest take: cupping is a helpful complement for muscle tension and recovery — not a stand-alone cure. It works best paired with adjustments and movement, as part of your plan.
We find the tight, tender areas and talk through what cupping will feel like.
Cups are placed or glided along the muscle — a pulling, releasing sensation most people love.
Tissue loosens and circulation lifts; any marks fade within days. We pair it with your care plan.
After one visit, shoulder pain I’d had for years was gone. A gifted, caring professional.— Maryann P., Google review
Booking takes a minute. Cupping pairs beautifully with an adjustment — new patients always welcome.