Myofascial decompression to improve circulation and release tension.
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Daniel Turner, DC · Last reviewed June 2026
Cupping therapy is a treatment that uses suction cups on the skin to create myofascial decompression, helping improve circulation and release muscle tension. At DT Chiropractic, our providers may use cupping as part of a conservative, evidence-based care plan to ease tightness and support recovery. It is available at our Canton, Cartersville, and Rome offices in North Georgia.
Cupping therapy — sometimes called myofascial decompression — uses gentle suction to lift and decompress the soft tissue and fascia. Where most hands-on work presses down, cupping pulls up, helping separate tissue layers, draw fresh blood flow to the area, and release the tension that contributes to pain and stiffness.
We use cupping as part of a treatment plan, often alongside adjustments and Active Release Technique. It is a favorite for tight, stubborn backs and shoulders and for athletes recovering after hard training. The cups may be left in place or moved along the muscle to work through a larger area.
The cups create a comfortable pulling sensation rather than a pinch. Sessions are short, and the temporary circular marks some people notice are simply increased blood flow to the area — they are painless and fade within a few days.
This treatment is often part of our care for:
Available at all three North Georgia offices — Canton, Cartersville, and Rome — with same- or next-day appointments.
It can leave temporary circular marks where the suction draws blood flow to the surface. They are painless, are not bruises in the usual sense, and typically fade within a few days.
Cupping helps relieve muscle and fascial tightness, improve circulation, and speed recovery — especially in the back, shoulders, and other large muscle groups, and for athletes between sessions.
No — most people find it relaxing. You will feel a pulling or tightening sensation under the cup rather than pain. Let us know your comfort level and we will adjust the suction.
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