You’ll notice the difference in how your body feels. Tightness in your neck, shoulders, or lower back starts to release. Movement that felt restricted becomes easier.
Cupping therapy works by creating suction on your skin, which pulls blood to the surface and loosens fascia—the connective tissue that gets stiff when you’re in pain. That improved blood flow means less inflammation, better mobility, and faster recovery.
Most people feel immediate relief. Some notice they can turn their head without wincing. Others sleep through the night without waking up from back pain. The treatment doesn’t just mask symptoms—it addresses the tension and restriction causing your discomfort in the first place.
If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain from sitting at a desk, commuting on the LIE, or just the wear and tear of daily life in Nassau County, this is a low-risk option that actually works. No medications. No downtime. Just targeted relief that helps you get back to what matters.
We’ve built a reputation across Long Island for delivering effective, personalized physical therapy. We’re not a high-volume clinic that rushes you through appointments. Every treatment plan is customized based on what your body needs.
Our team includes licensed physical therapists trained in cupping therapy, manual techniques, and evidence-based pain management. We don’t guess—we assess, treat, and adjust based on how you respond.
Lake Success residents deal with specific challenges: long commutes that wreck your posture, high-stress jobs that create tension, and active lifestyles that demand your body perform. We understand that because we’ve been treating people in this community long enough to see the patterns. You’re not just another appointment. You’re someone who needs to feel better so you can keep up with your life.
Your first visit starts with an evaluation. We’ll ask about your pain, your daily routine, and what you’ve already tried. Then we’ll assess your movement, posture, and areas of restriction to figure out where cupping will help most.
During the treatment, we place specialized cups on your skin—usually on your back, shoulders, neck, or legs. The suction pulls tissue upward, increasing blood flow and releasing tight fascia. It’s not painful. Most people say it feels like a deep tissue massage, but without the pressure.
Sessions typically last 30 to 45 minutes. You might see some circular marks afterward—that’s normal and they fade within a few days. Many patients feel looser and less sore right away. Others notice the biggest improvement over the next 24 to 48 hours as inflammation decreases.
We’ll often combine cupping with other physical therapy techniques—stretching, strengthening exercises, or manual therapy—depending on what your body needs. The goal isn’t just short-term relief. It’s getting you to a place where pain doesn’t control your day.
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Every session is built around your specific pain points. We don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. If you’re dealing with lower back pain from sitting in traffic between Lake Success and Manhattan, we’ll focus there. If it’s shoulder tension from desk work, that’s where we’ll apply the cups.
Dry cupping is the primary technique we use—it’s non-invasive, safe, and backed by research showing it reduces pain and improves range of motion. We adjust suction levels based on your comfort and the severity of your muscle tightness.
You’ll also get education on what’s causing your pain and how to prevent it from coming back. That might include posture corrections, stretching routines, or ergonomic adjustments for your workspace. We’re not interested in keeping you dependent on appointments. We want you functional and pain-free.
For Lake Success residents juggling demanding schedules, we make treatment convenient. Appointments are efficient, and we respect your time. You won’t sit in a waiting room for 30 minutes or get handed off to an assistant. You’ll work directly with a licensed therapist who knows your case and tracks your progress.
Yes, and there’s solid research backing it up. Studies show that cupping therapy significantly reduces chronic back pain—often more effectively than medication or standard care alone. It works by improving blood flow to the affected area, which reduces inflammation and helps tight muscles release.
If you’ve been dealing with lower back pain from commuting or sitting for long hours, cupping addresses the root cause: restricted fascia and poor circulation in the muscles supporting your spine. Most patients notice improvement after the first session, and results tend to build over multiple treatments.
That said, cupping works best when it’s part of a broader physical therapy plan. We’ll combine it with targeted exercises and manual therapy to make sure you’re not just feeling better temporarily—you’re actually fixing the underlying problem.
It feels like a strong pulling sensation, but it’s not painful. Most people compare it to a deep tissue massage—there’s pressure, but it’s the kind that feels like it’s doing something useful. The suction from the cups draws your skin and tissue upward, which can feel tight at first, but your body adjusts quickly.
Some areas might be more sensitive than others, especially if you’re already dealing with muscle tension or inflammation. If it ever feels uncomfortable, we can adjust the suction level. The goal is therapeutic relief, not discomfort.
After the session, you might feel a little sore—similar to how you’d feel after a good workout. That soreness usually fades within a day or two, and most people feel noticeably looser and less restricted once it does.
It depends on what you’re dealing with and how long you’ve had the problem. Acute pain—like a recent strain or tension from overuse—might improve in just a few sessions. Chronic issues that have been building for months or years usually require more consistent treatment.
Most patients start with one to two sessions per week for a few weeks, then taper off as their pain decreases and mobility improves. We’ll reassess after each appointment and adjust the plan based on how your body responds.
The goal isn’t to keep you coming indefinitely. It’s to get you to a point where you’re managing pain on your own, moving well, and only coming back if something flares up. We’ll be transparent about what’s realistic and won’t drag out treatment longer than necessary.
In most cases, yes—because we’re providing it as part of physical therapy, not as a standalone alternative treatment. If your insurance covers physical therapy, cupping is typically included in that coverage since it’s a technique used by licensed therapists.
We’ll verify your benefits before your first appointment so you know exactly what to expect. Some plans require a referral or have a copay per session, but we’ll walk you through that during scheduling.
If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover physical therapy, we offer transparent pricing and can discuss payment options. The important thing is that you’re not stuck guessing what this will cost—you’ll know upfront.
You’ll likely see circular marks where the cups were placed, but they’re not bruises in the traditional sense. They’re caused by increased blood flow to the surface of your skin, and they don’t hurt. The marks are usually red or purple and fade within three to seven days.
Some people don’t get marks at all, especially if their circulation is good and their muscles aren’t too tight. Others might see darker marks in areas where there’s more tension or restriction—that’s actually a sign the treatment is working.
If the marks bother you or you have an event coming up where they’d be visible, let us know. We can adjust the suction or focus on areas that won’t show. But for most people, the marks are a non-issue compared to the relief they get from the treatment.
Absolutely. Neck pain and tension headaches often come from the same problem: tight muscles in your neck, shoulders, and upper back that restrict blood flow and pull on surrounding tissues. Cupping releases that tension and improves circulation, which can reduce both the pain and the frequency of headaches.
If you’re dealing with “tech neck” from looking down at your phone or computer all day, cupping works well in combination with posture correction and strengthening exercises. We’ll treat the immediate pain and also address the habits that keep bringing it back.
Many patients who’ve tried everything—chiropractors, massage, pain meds—find that cupping finally gives them relief that lasts. It’s not a miracle cure, but it’s an effective tool when used correctly as part of a complete treatment plan.
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