You stop planning your day around what hurts. That stiffness in your lower back that made getting out of bed a negotiation? Gone. The neck tension that turned every lane change into a reminder of your limitations? Released.
Cupping therapy works by creating suction that pulls blood into areas where circulation has been compromised. More blood means more oxygen, more nutrients, and faster healing. The negative pressure lifts tissue, separates adhesions, and gives your body what it needs to repair itself.
Most people notice a difference immediately. Some feel looser before they even leave the table. Others report that nagging pain they’ve carried for months just stops showing up. You’re not masking symptoms or waiting weeks for results. You’re addressing the actual problem at the tissue level.
We operate across multiple locations on Long Island, including right here in Bayville, NY. Every practitioner on our team is licensed, experienced, and trained in integrating cupping into comprehensive physical therapy treatment plans.
We don’t just offer cupping as a standalone service. It’s part of a larger approach that looks at why you’re in pain and what needs to happen for you to stay out of pain. That means proper assessment, personalized treatment, and follow-through that actually sticks.
Bayville residents don’t need to drive to Smithtown or beyond for quality care. You’re getting the same level of expertise and attention here that we’ve built our reputation on across Nassau County.
Your first appointment starts with a full assessment. We need to understand what’s causing your pain, how long it’s been happening, and what movements make it worse. This isn’t a quick chat. It’s a thorough look at your condition so we can build a treatment plan that actually addresses the root cause.
During the cupping session itself, silicone cups are placed on targeted areas. The suction pulls tissue upward, increasing blood flow and releasing muscle tension. Some of our therapists use stationary cupping, where cups stay in one place. Others use gliding techniques, moving cups across the muscle to break up adhesions and improve mobility.
You might see some discoloration afterward. That’s normal. It’s not a bruise in the traditional sense—it’s blood being drawn to the surface to promote healing. Most marks fade within a week or two. What doesn’t fade is the relief.
After your session, you’ll get specific guidance on what to do next. Stretches, movement patterns, hydration—whatever supports the work we just did. Cupping isn’t a one-and-done fix for everyone, but many people feel significant improvement within two or three sessions.
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If you’re dealing with chronic lower back pain, neck stiffness, or shoulder tension, cupping can help. It’s also effective for people recovering from sports injuries or dealing with restricted range of motion. Athletes use it to speed recovery between training sessions. Office workers use it to undo the damage of sitting hunched over a desk for years.
In Bayville and across Long Island, we see a lot of people who’ve tried everything else first. Physical therapy helped, but plateaued. Massage felt good temporarily. Medication worked until it didn’t. Cupping fits into that gap because it targets circulation and tissue health in a way that other treatments don’t.
You’re not choosing between cupping and physical therapy. You’re getting both. That’s the advantage of working with us as a licensed physical therapy practice. We combine manual therapy, targeted exercises, and techniques like dry cupping to give you a complete treatment plan. It’s not about what’s trendy. It’s about what gets you better.
One in five Americans lives with chronic pain. Half could benefit from physical therapy, but most never go. If you’re reading this, you’re already ahead. You’re looking for a solution that doesn’t involve surgery or a pill bottle. That’s exactly what we’re here for.
Yes, and the research backs it up. Studies show that cupping is effective for chronic neck pain, lower back pain, and even fibromyalgia. It works by improving circulation to areas where blood flow has been restricted due to injury, inflammation, or muscle tightness.
When blood flow increases, so does oxygen and nutrient delivery. That means faster healing and less pain. The suction also helps release fascial adhesions—those tight, knotted areas that limit your movement and keep you stuck in a pain cycle.
Most people feel some level of relief after the first session. For chronic conditions, you’ll likely need a few treatments to see lasting change. But compared to months of medication or the risks of surgery, a handful of cupping sessions is a low-commitment way to address the problem at its source.
Dry cupping uses suction alone. Cups are placed on the skin, creating negative pressure that pulls tissue upward and increases blood flow. There’s no puncturing or bloodletting involved. It’s safe, non-invasive, and what most physical therapy practices use.
Wet cupping involves making small incisions in the skin before applying the cups, allowing a small amount of blood to be drawn out. This technique is more common in traditional Chinese medicine settings and isn’t typically part of a physical therapy treatment plan in the U.S.
At Medcare Therapy Services, we use dry cupping exclusively. It’s effective, comfortable, and integrates seamlessly with other physical therapy techniques. You get the benefits of improved circulation and muscle relaxation without any invasive procedures.
Yes, cupping usually leaves circular marks where the cups were placed. They look like bruises but aren’t painful. The discoloration happens because blood is drawn to the surface of the skin as part of the healing process.
How dark the marks are depends on how much stagnation or tension was in that area. More restricted tissue tends to show darker marks. They typically fade within one to two weeks. Some people see them disappear in just a few days.
If you have an event coming up where the marks would be visible and bothersome, let your therapist know. We can adjust the intensity or placement. But for most people, the marks are a non-issue compared to the relief they feel afterward.
Absolutely. In fact, that’s how we use it. Cupping isn’t a replacement for physical therapy—it’s a tool within it. We combine cupping with manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, stretching, and other modalities to create a comprehensive treatment plan.
For example, if you’re recovering from a rotator cuff injury, we might use cupping to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation, then follow up with targeted strengthening exercises to rebuild stability. The cupping enhances the effectiveness of everything else we’re doing.
This integrated approach is what separates working with us as a licensed physical therapy practice from just getting cupping at a spa. You’re not getting a standalone treatment. You’re getting a coordinated plan designed to fix the underlying problem and keep it from coming back.
It depends on what you’re treating and how long you’ve been dealing with it. Acute injuries or minor muscle tension might respond in one or two sessions. Chronic pain that’s been building for months or years usually takes longer—typically three to six sessions before you see significant, lasting improvement.
Some people feel immediate relief. Others notice gradual changes over the course of a few treatments. We’ll reassess after each session and adjust the plan based on how you’re responding.
The goal isn’t to keep you coming in forever. It’s to get you functional, pain-free, and equipped with the tools to maintain that progress on your own. If cupping is working, you’ll know. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll pivot to something else. No one benefits from dragging out treatment that isn’t delivering results.
If cupping is provided as part of a physical therapy treatment plan, it’s often covered under your physical therapy benefits. Insurance companies typically don’t cover cupping as a standalone service, but when it’s integrated into a medically necessary treatment plan, coverage applies.
We recommend calling your insurance provider to confirm your specific benefits before your first appointment. Ask whether physical therapy is covered and if there are any limitations on the types of modalities your therapist can use.
Our team can also help verify your coverage and walk you through what to expect in terms of co-pays or out-of-pocket costs. We want you focused on getting better, not surprised by a bill you weren’t expecting.
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