Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt. It keeps you from playing with your kids, sleeping through the night, or getting through a workday without constantly shifting positions.
Cupping therapy increases blood flow to the exact areas where you’re tight, achy, or inflamed. That means more oxygen and nutrients reach damaged tissue. Muscles start to release. Tension drops. Inflammation calms down.
You’re not masking symptoms. You’re giving your body what it needs to actually recover. And for a lot of people dealing with lower back pain, neck stiffness, or shoulder tension, that’s the difference between managing and healing.
This isn’t a miracle cure. It’s a clinically supported method that works especially well when other approaches haven’t. If you’ve tried everything and you’re still stuck, this might be the shift you need.
We’ve been serving Long Island communities like Floral Park for over a decade. We’re not new to this. We’re licensed, experienced, and we specialize in bringing therapy directly to your home.
That matters here. Floral Park is a tight-knit village where people know their neighbors and expect real care, not corporate runaround. We treat you like family because that’s how healthcare should work.
We also run affiliated centers in Smithtown and Speonk, so we’re not a one-person operation. You’re working with a full team that follows best practices, protects your information, and keeps everything transparent from day one.
If getting to an office is hard because of pain or mobility issues, we come to you. Simple as that.
We start with an evaluation. You tell us where it hurts, how long it’s been going on, and what you’ve already tried. We assess your range of motion, muscle tension, and any areas of inflammation or restriction.
Then we apply the cups. We use dry cupping, which creates a gentle vacuum that lifts tissue away from the body. This is the opposite of a traditional massage that pushes down. The suction increases circulation, releases tight fascia, and helps break up scar tissue or adhesions that limit movement.
Sessions typically last 20 to 30 minutes depending on the area being treated. You might see some temporary circular marks—that’s normal and they fade within a few days. Most people feel looser right away. Some notice the biggest improvement over the next 24 to 48 hours as inflammation continues to drop.
We’ll also talk about how cupping fits into your overall plan. For a lot of patients, it works best alongside physical therapy exercises, stretching, or other manual techniques. We adjust based on what your body needs.
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You’re getting a licensed physical therapist who knows anatomy, not someone who took a weekend course. That means we know how to adjust pressure, placement, and technique based on your specific condition.
Cupping helps with chronic neck pain, lower back pain, shoulder tightness, and fibromyalgia. It’s also used by athletes for faster recovery after training or injury. The treatment is versatile—we can go deep for trigger point release or keep it gentle for lymphatic drainage and detox support.
In Floral Park and across Nassau County, we’re seeing more people turn to cupping because it’s non-invasive and doesn’t require medication. That’s especially true for older adults or anyone trying to avoid long-term pharmaceutical use.
And because we come to your home, you don’t have to deal with parking, waiting rooms, or rushing to make an appointment. You stay comfortable. We bring everything we need. You get the same quality care you’d receive in a clinic, just without the hassle.
Yes, and there’s clinical evidence backing it up. Studies show cupping is effective for conditions like chronic neck pain, low back pain, and fibromyalgia. It works by increasing blood flow to targeted areas, which delivers oxygen and nutrients that help reduce inflammation and muscle tension.
The suction created by the cups lifts tissue away from the body. This releases tight fascia, breaks up adhesions, and improves circulation in ways that traditional massage can’t always reach. A lot of patients notice relief after just one or two sessions, especially if they’ve been dealing with pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments.
It’s not a replacement for everything. But when combined with physical therapy or used as part of a broader pain management plan, cupping can make a real difference. If you’ve tried medications, injections, or standard PT without much progress, this is worth considering.
Dry cupping uses suction alone—no needles, no incisions, nothing invasive. Cups are placed on your skin and a vacuum is created, either manually or with a pump. The negative pressure lifts the tissue, which increases blood flow and releases muscle tension.
Wet cupping, by contrast, involves making small cuts in the skin to draw out blood. That’s not what we do. Dry cupping is cleaner, simpler, and just as effective for most musculoskeletal issues. It’s also what most physical therapists and sports medicine professionals use.
Some practitioners combine cupping with massage or movement, sliding the cups along muscle groups. That’s called cupping massage or myofascial decompression. We adjust the technique based on what you need—whether that’s deep tissue work, trigger point release, or lymphatic support. The goal is always the same: get you moving better and feeling less pain.
You’ll likely see circular marks where the cups were placed. They’re not bruises in the traditional sense—they’re caused by increased blood flow to the area, not broken capillaries. The marks are usually red or purple and fade within three to seven days.
Some people get darker marks than others depending on how much tension or stagnation is in the tissue. If your muscles are really tight or inflamed, the marks might be more noticeable. That’s actually a sign the treatment is working—it’s pulling stagnant blood and fluid to the surface so fresh circulation can move in.
The marks don’t hurt. Most people forget they’re even there. If you’re concerned about appearance for an event or something, just let us know and we can adjust placement or intensity. But in general, the temporary marks are a small trade-off for the relief most people feel right after.
It depends on what we’re treating and how long you’ve been dealing with it. Acute issues—like a recent muscle strain or post-workout soreness—might only need one or two sessions. Chronic pain that’s been building for months or years usually takes more.
Most people start with a series of four to six sessions over a few weeks. That gives us time to see how your body responds and adjust the approach if needed. Some patients feel major relief after the first session. Others notice gradual improvement as inflammation drops and mobility increases.
We’ll talk through a realistic plan during your evaluation. If cupping isn’t helping after a few sessions, we’ll pivot. The goal is progress, not just repeating the same treatment because it’s on the schedule. You’ll know pretty quickly whether this is working for you.
Absolutely. In fact, that’s one of the most effective ways to use it. Cupping helps release tight muscles and improve circulation, which makes it easier for you to do the stretches, exercises, and movements we prescribe in physical therapy.
A lot of our patients use cupping as part of their overall PT plan. We might start a session with cupping to loosen up your lower back or shoulders, then move into manual therapy or corrective exercises. The combination speeds up recovery and helps you get more out of each session.
Cupping also works well alongside other treatments like dry needling, joint mobilization, or therapeutic massage. We’re not locked into one method. We use what works. And because we’re licensed physical therapists, we can integrate cupping into a comprehensive plan that addresses the root cause—not just the symptoms.
It depends on your plan and how the treatment is billed. Cupping is often included as part of a physical therapy session, which means if your insurance covers PT, there’s a good chance cupping falls under that same benefit.
We accept Medicare and work with most major insurance providers. During your evaluation, we’ll verify your coverage and let you know what’s covered before we start treatment. If cupping is billed separately or considered an add-on, we’ll explain that upfront so there are no surprises.
Even if insurance doesn’t cover it fully, many patients choose to pay out of pocket because the relief is worth it. We keep pricing transparent and work with you to make care accessible. If cost is a concern, bring it up during the consultation. We’d rather have that conversation early than have you skip treatment because you’re worried about the bill.
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