Functional Release Cupping (FRC) takes the traditional concept of myofascial cupping and incorporates an evidence-based approach to its application, while ensuring the treatment is highly outcome focused.
Functional release cupping aims to:
- To restore healthy, functional movement
- Reduce areas of restriction and associated pain
- Improve motor pathway recruitment to facilitate tissue release and improve overall movement and function
- Provide input to the nervous system
- Positively impact dysfunction, restriction and pain
FRC takes on the traditional concept of myofascial cupping and adds another layer of benefit by adding movement. In conventional cupping, the patient lays still; in functional cupping, the patient adds motion.
We place a cup on the muscle or joint where restriction is felt, then move that part through a comfortable range whilst slowly pushing it to the outer limits of that movement. As the tissues begin to soften, the range of movement increases until we reach a point where there is no more range to be gained.
This technique is heavily client-guided, which means through our instruction you can take control of the outcomes and the pace at which the treatment moves.
Largely this application is useful for restriction of fascia, dysfunction in the facial line or connective tissues that surround our muscles. This type of tissue requires an appropriate force to be applied for an appropriate length of time. It cannot be rushed and should not be painful.
Many of our clients report dramatic increases in range of motion and function immediately after their treatment and are lining up for more. We have found cupping to be a game-changer for our clinical outcomes and clients’ performance.
