Skip to content
Hummingbird Wellness Boulder, 3775 Iris Ave. #6, Boulder, CO 80301
  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
Book now

How Cupping Therapy Benefits Athletes

  • By Joaquina Cante
cupping in boulder colorado

Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years. However, it was not as well known up until recently. The Olympics brought the technique into the public foreground when fans noticed circular marks all over the bodies of several famous swimmers. Since then, more and more professional athletes have spoken publicly about the benefits of cupping therapy and their careers. Contact us today for more information!

What Is Cupping Therapy?

There are two main types of cupping therapy. The first, which is the traditional method, is a targeted treatment that can help athletes address specific aches and pains all over their body. Traditional, or stationary, cupping therapy uses a bamboo, glass, or plastic cup. In the most traditional sense, a heat source, like fire, is used to quickly heat the air inside of the cup. When the cup is then placed on the skin, it creates a suction-effect. For this, four to six cups are typically used; they are left suctioned to the skin for about fifteen to twenty minutes. On the other hand, myofascial decompression cupping therapy, also known as massage cupping, provides a more generalized method of healing. When undergoing a myofascial decompression application, silicone cups are used in conjunction with oil to smoothly glide across a targeted area of an athlete’s body.

What Are the Benefits?

When used with other forms of treatment and therapy, cupping can help athletes heal from injuries or recover from surgeries faster. It goes beyond that, however. Cupping has been known to help athletes decrease recovery time after undergoing strenuous training. This is because cupping helps to stimulate the chemical breakdown of toxins that delay muscles and tissue from healing. Cupping therapy also helps to alleviate inflammation. As the cup is applied, the suction it creates pulls the muscle and tissue beneath it away from the bone. This allows fresh blood and lymph fluids to circulate into the gap and removes the inflammation trigger. Because it increases circulation, cupping therapy also helps to boost the body’s entire immune system. For athletes who suffer from plantar fasciitis, massage cupping therapy can help decrease pain and alleviate the tension in the tissue that connects an athlete’s heel to their toes. Massage cupping therapy can also help increase an athlete’s flexibility and extension capabilities. This can help them to train harder for longer periods. If muscle spasms are a problem, massage cupping can also help alleviate them as well.

Hummingbird Community Acupuncture

If you are an athlete in the Boulder, CO area, Hummingbird Community Acupuncture can help you ease pains, recover from injuries, and improve your performance. Our professionals are certified and licensed. Our services include top-notch, non-invasive techniques and treatments. If you would like to learn more, please contact Hummingbird Community Acupuncture today. It is never too late to heal; our reputable practitioners can help.

 

Previous
Next
Share the Post:

Related Posts

fasting to boost immunity
Self Care
A 3 Day Fast to Boost Immunity

While fasting might be a new fad, many cultures and traditions have practiced fasting for thousands of years as part of their spiritual belief. Examples

Read More
sports medicine in boulder, co
Self Care
4 Simple Steps to using a Foam Roller

Foam rolling has become a very popular modality for physical self-care in the fitness world.  Whenever I go to the gym, I see multiple people

Read More
fertility treatments for men
Fertility
Are Infertility Treatments Just for Women?

When we hear the word fertility we automatically think of the woman, but it is worthwhile to take a look at all the possibilities if you are trying to have a baby.

Read More
Start your healing journey today

Schedule Your Appointment Online or Email Us

We are available for in-clinic or virtual appointments Monday-Friday. 

Our acupuncture clinic is located in Boulder, CO.

Contact us
Hummingbird Wellness Acupuncture 3775 Iris Ave. ste 6 Boulder CO 80301
Facebook Youtube

Our Address

  • 3775 Iris Ave. Ste 6
    Boulder, CO 80301
  • 303-447-0443

Hours

Monday – Friday
09:00 am – 09:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday – closed

Menu

  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Meet Us
  • Our Methods
  • Our Services
    • Acupuncture
    • Sports Medicine
    • CranioSacral Therapy
    • Functional Medicine
    • Chinese Herbalism
    • Order Supplements
  • What We Treat
    • Pain Relief
    • Sports Recovery
    • Woman’s Health
    • Fertility
    • Internal Medicine
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact

Newsletter

Stay on top of our latest news, promotions, and more. 

© Hummingbird Wellness 2025 | All Rights Reserved | Joaquina Mascuch Designs