Cupping
Our cupping sessions consist of gentle cupping techniques that apply suction to the skin and underlying soft tissues. We do not use fire cupping and we do not use aggressive cupping that causes bleeding into the cups.
These cupping techniques are suitable for professional or recreational athletes to recover after exercise or a big event such as a marathon, half marathon or triathlon.
These cupping techniques are extensively used in professional sport in recovery sessions along with acupuncture, cold water immersion and yoga.
Cupping is also suitable for office workers who suffer from a stiff neck, back and shoulders from spending long hours at a desk. Your cupping session will be be delivered by a Chartered Physiotherapist or Massage Therapist qualified in Cupping Therapy Massage.
We off a Deluxe Cupping 1 hour cupping and deep tissue massage as well as an Express 30 minute Cupping or sliding cupping session.
People who should not have cupping
You should not have cupping if you suffer:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Recent surgery
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Open wounds
- Inflamed or burned skin
- Eczema
- Pregnant
- Bruise easily or are on blood thinners
Ready to Make a Change?
At Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy we're focused on getting you out of pain and back to what you love doing, so you can fulfil your dreams. It may be simply sitting comfortably to playing with your kids, getting back into the gym or being able to run 5k again, our expert Physiotherapists, Podiatrists & Osteopaths in Wandsworth Town, Clapham Junction and Battersea Nine Elms are here to help!
All appointments are secured with payment. All appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time or not attended will not be refunded.
Benefits of Cupping…
Static cupping
In a cupping session we use static cupping where cups are applied to the skin to draw up and create suction of the skin and underlying soft tissues in to the cup.
This type of cupping stimulates blood into the treated area and can loosen adhesion in the fascia surrounding the muscle. The technique does causes some very mild discomfort and can lead to visible bruises that last for 3 to 5 days.
This type of cupping is very useful when applied the neck, back and shoulders if you suffer from posture related pain from working long hours at a desk and the effects are enhanced when combining a cupping session with an Express Relaxing Swedish or Deep Tissue Sports Massage and yoga for strengthening. It’s also great to treat scar tissue and muscle trigger points.
Sliding cupping
We can also perform sliding cupping. This is where massage oil is applied to the skin prior to the cup being posited. The cup is then slid along the skin. This type of cupping stimulates suction to the muscles and fascia, creating heat and friction that loosens up adhesions at the soft tissues interfaces and deactivates tension points in the muscles and drawing up blood into the soft tissues.
This type of cupping also promotes blood flow to the areas worked on bringing in fresh oxygen and nutrients and stimulates lymph flow from the areas worked on to remove waste products. Cupping does leave visible bruises however this is less visible with sliding cupping.
Sliding cupping is particularly useful on the IT band if you suffer from running related knee pain or over the neck and shoulders if you suffer from posture related pain.
338 Old York Road, SW18 1SS
0203 322 9455
Open 7 Days
Meet The Team
Andreas
Senior Osteopath and Massage Therapist
Customer Service Team
Customer Service Team
Practice Manager
Christina
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Customer Service Team
Jack
Senior Podiatrist
Advanced Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Kitti
Massage and Beauty Therapist
Chartered Physiotherapist
Melinda
Reflexologist and Massage Therapist
Chartered Physiotherapist
Shreya
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Steve
Clinical Lead Chartered Physiotherapist
Senior Chartered Physiotherapist
Get In Touch
Request a call back - tell us about your problem… if you’re not sure what physiotherapy or osteopathy are and whether they can help your problem request a call back from one of our expert therapists.
We can listen to your problem and let you know if we can help... just leave your details using the contact form and we'll be in touch as soon as possible!
Please note: Enquiries are checked daily and will be responded to within 24 hours during clinic open hours.
Cancellation Policy
Please note we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Please respect our therapists and give them more than 24 hours notice if you need to change or cancel an appointment. All appointments are secured with payment. All appointments cancelled within 24 hours of the start time or not attended will not be refunded. Failure to make payment on request will affect future appointments that we are able to offer you.
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Telephone Reception
We have reception cover most of the time we are open, however if you can't get through it's quick and easy to book online. Please be aware that calls to Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy are recorded to comply with ICO data protection and the recordings are stored for 3 months then deleted. All stored information is password protected.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 20:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
No reception cover on Sundays - please book online, the door may be locked so ring the bell.
