Blog · Kyla Phillips · 30 July 2024
Acupuncture
Cupping after sport
Marks after a race — recovery theatre versus a planned 45-minute cupping session with Kyla Phillips.
Symptoms and what they can mean
Tight posterior chain after a long run or ride. Cupping is not lactic-acid folklore. It is local mechanical and circulatory stimulus with bruises as a likely souvenir.
What we can do in clinic
Book it if you want it and you can live with marks. Do not cup an acute tear. Tell me about blood thinners.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Dark urine after extreme exercise — rhabdomyolysis is medical. Cupping will not fix that.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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