You’re dealing with pain that won’t quit. Back tightness that makes mornings miserable. Shoulder tension that’s been there so long you’ve forgotten what normal feels like. You’ve tried medications, maybe some stretches, but nothing sticks.
Cupping therapy works differently. It increases blood flow to areas that aren’t getting enough circulation. That means faster healing, less inflammation, and actual relief—not just masking symptoms.
The suction pulls tissue up instead of pushing down, which releases fascial restrictions and stubborn muscle knots. You’ll notice improved range of motion within the first few sessions. Most people feel looser immediately after treatment, and that improvement builds over time.
This isn’t about temporary relief. It’s about addressing why you’re in pain in the first place—restricted movement patterns, poor circulation, and tissue that’s been compensating for too long. When those improve, your pain decreases naturally.
We’ve been treating Long Island residents since 2010. We’re not a spa offering cupping as an add-on. We’re licensed physical therapists who integrate cupping into comprehensive treatment plans.
Our team includes PTs, occupational therapists, and specialists trained in myofascial decompression techniques. We accept Medicare and nearly all commercial insurance, which means you’re getting professional-grade treatment without paying out of pocket for something experimental.
Roslyn Harbor residents come to us because we treat the root cause, not just symptoms. You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all approach. Every session is based on your specific pain points, movement limitations, and recovery goals. We’ve worked with everyone from desk workers with chronic neck pain to active adults recovering from injuries who need to get back to their routines.
Your first visit starts with an evaluation. We assess your pain, test your range of motion, and figure out which tissues are restricted. This isn’t guesswork—we’re identifying exactly where your body needs help.
During treatment, we place cups on specific areas based on that assessment. The suction creates negative pressure that lifts tissue and increases blood flow. You’ll feel a pulling sensation, but it shouldn’t hurt. Most people find it surprisingly relaxing.
We use both dry cupping and movement-based techniques. Sometimes we’ll have you move while the cups are on to maximize fascial release. Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes, and we’ll often combine cupping with other physical therapy techniques for better results.
You might see some circular marks afterward—that’s normal and they fade within a few days. What matters more is how you feel. Most patients notice less pain and easier movement right away. We’ll track your progress and adjust treatment as you improve.
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You’re getting treatment from licensed healthcare professionals, not technicians who took a weekend course. Our therapists are trained in anatomy, movement patterns, and how to integrate cupping with physical therapy for maximum benefit.
We treat chronic back pain, neck pain, shoulder issues, knee problems, and sports injuries. Roslyn Harbor has a high concentration of professionals dealing with desk-related pain and active adults managing age-related stiffness. We see both regularly, and cupping works well for both scenarios.
Treatment is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans when integrated into physical therapy. That’s a significant advantage over spa-based cupping, which you’d pay for entirely out of pocket. We handle the insurance paperwork—you just show up.
You’ll also get education on what’s causing your pain and how to prevent it from coming back. We’re not interested in making you dependent on treatment. The goal is to get you better and keep you better with strategies you can use on your own.
Yes, and here’s why. Chronic back pain often comes from restricted fascia and poor circulation in the affected area. Your body can’t heal tissue that isn’t getting adequate blood flow.
Cupping creates suction that pulls blood to the surface and releases fascial adhesions. Research shows dry cupping is effective for managing generalized pain conditions, particularly when combined with movement therapy. You’re not just getting temporary relief—you’re improving the underlying tissue quality.
Most of our Roslyn Harbor patients with chronic back pain notice improvement within 3-4 sessions. That doesn’t mean the pain disappears overnight, but you’ll feel less stiffness, better mobility, and reduced pain levels. The key is consistency and combining cupping with exercises that reinforce better movement patterns.
Dry cupping uses suction only—no incisions, no blood removal. Cups are placed on your skin to create negative pressure that lifts tissue and increases circulation. This is what we primarily use in physical therapy settings because it’s effective and low-risk.
Wet cupping involves making small incisions before applying cups, which draws out small amounts of blood. It’s used in some traditional medicine practices but isn’t typically part of physical therapy protocols in the U.S.
At Medcare, we use dry cupping and myofascial decompression techniques. These methods give us excellent results for pain relief and mobility improvement without any invasive procedures. You get the benefits of increased blood flow and fascial release through suction alone, which is safer and just as effective for the conditions we treat.
If cupping is part of your physical therapy treatment plan, yes—Medicare and most commercial insurance plans cover it. The key is that it’s being performed by a licensed physical therapist as part of comprehensive care, not as a standalone spa service.
We accept Medicare and nearly all major insurance carriers. When you call to schedule, we’ll verify your coverage and let you know what your out-of-pocket cost will be before you come in. Most patients pay whatever their standard PT copay is.
Insurance won’t cover cupping at a spa or wellness center because those aren’t medical treatments. But when it’s integrated into physical therapy by licensed professionals treating a diagnosed condition, it’s covered the same way your other PT services are. That’s a significant cost difference—potentially hundreds of dollars per session versus a standard copay.
Most people see meaningful improvement in 4-6 sessions, but it depends on what we’re treating. Acute pain from a recent injury might respond faster. Chronic conditions that have been building for years typically take longer.
We’ll give you a realistic timeline after your initial evaluation. If you’re dealing with chronic neck pain from desk work, you might need 6-8 sessions plus some postural corrections. If you’re recovering from a sports injury, you might feel significantly better after 3-4 sessions.
The goal isn’t endless treatment. We’re measuring progress at every visit—pain levels, range of motion, functional improvements. When you’re moving well and pain is manageable, we’ll space out sessions and transition you to maintenance. Some Roslyn Harbor patients come back periodically when they feel tightness building up, but you shouldn’t need ongoing weekly treatment indefinitely.
Cupping is low-risk when performed by trained professionals. The most common “side effect” is circular marks where the cups were placed. These aren’t bruises—they’re caused by blood being drawn to the surface. They don’t hurt and typically fade within 3-7 days.
Some people feel slight soreness afterward, similar to how you might feel after a deep tissue massage. This usually resolves within 24 hours. Drinking water after treatment helps.
Cupping isn’t appropriate for everyone. We don’t use it if you’re on blood thinners, have certain skin conditions, or are pregnant. That’s why the initial evaluation matters—we’re making sure cupping is safe and appropriate for your specific situation. When performed correctly by licensed physical therapists, the treatment risks are minimal and the potential benefits for pain relief and mobility are significant.
Absolutely. Athletes use cupping to speed recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and improve range of motion. The increased circulation helps clear metabolic waste from muscles and delivers fresh blood to damaged tissue.
We see a lot of active Roslyn Harbor residents dealing with overuse injuries—runner’s knee, rotator cuff issues, IT band syndrome. Cupping works well for these because it addresses the fascial restrictions and muscle tightness that often accompany these conditions.
The key is combining cupping with appropriate movement therapy. Just doing cupping alone won’t fix a movement pattern that’s causing your injury. But when we use cupping to release tight tissue and then reinforce better movement patterns through exercise, you recover faster and reduce the chance of re-injury. Many of our patients get back to their activities weeks sooner than they would with rest and medication alone.
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