Treatment · Watkinsville & Athens, GA
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses suction cups on the skin to lift and decompress soft tissue, and is used here for muscle pain and tightness alongside other care.
Cups may be left in place or moved along the tissue, sometimes while you move the limb. Patients often describe it as an unusual but relieving pulling sensation.
It is a soft-tissue tool used within a broader plan. Circular marks are common afterwards and are not bruises in the usual sense — they typically fade within days.
Who this treatment may be appropriate for
- Muscle pain and tightness
- Back, shoulder and hip tension
- Recovery after training
- Restrictions alongside joint treatment
Important considerations & when not to proceed
- Avoided over open wounds, infections, sunburn, skin conditions, blood clots and cancerous lesions.
- Blood thinners, clotting disorders, pregnancy and fragile skin require caution.
- Expect temporary circular discolouration.
This page is general education, not medical advice. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
What happens at your visit
- 1Assessment of the tight or painful area
- 2Skin and precaution screening
- 3Cupping, sometimes combined with movement
- 4Follow-up stretching or exercise
Frequently asked questions
Do the marks mean I was injured?
No. The circular discolouration reflects the suction and usually fades within several days.
Can cupping be combined with an adjustment?
Yes, it is frequently used in the same visit to relax tissue before or after joint treatment.
Talk to our team
New patients: call the office or send a request and we will confirm your appointment directly.
Our office
Chiropractic Works
1050 Barber Creek Drive
Building 200
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Office hours
We are open Monday – Friday, including some evening hours.
- Monday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm2:30pm – 6:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
New Patient, Neurofeedback and Decompression appointment times may vary.
Related pages
Graston Therapy
Graston Technique is instrument-assisted soft-tissue treatment: stainless steel instruments are used along muscle, tendon and fascia to find and work through restricted tissue.
Learn more →Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping applies flexible elastic tape to the skin to support movement and comfort between visits, without restricting range like rigid strapping.
Learn more →Back Pain
Back pain has many causes, so care starts with an examination that identifies which joints, discs, muscles or movement patterns are involved — then a conservative plan aimed at that cause rather than the symptom alone.
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