What Is Cupping Therapy?
A Natural Way to Relieve Muscle Tension, Boost Circulation, and Support Deep Healing
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing technique used to loosen tight muscles, increase blood flow, and support your body’s natural recovery process. At Metro Wellness NYC, we offer modern, therapeutic cupping as part of our integrative care approach—especially helpful for stubborn muscle knots, chronic tension, and stress-related pain.
By creating gentle suction on the skin, cupping helps draw fresh blood into tight or inflamed areas—speeding up healing, reducing inflammation, and relieving stiffness. Whether you're recovering from workouts, experiencing neck and shoulder tightness, or looking to complement your chiropractic or acupuncture sessions, cupping is a safe, drug-free way to feel better, naturally.
What Is IASTM (Scraping Therapy)?
A Modern Soft Tissue Technique to Break Up Muscle Adhesions, Boost Recovery, and Improve Mobility
IASTM—short for Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization—is a targeted manual therapy technique that uses specialized tools to gently "scrape" over muscles, tendons, and fascia. At Metro Wellness NYC, we use IASTM to help break up scar tissue, improve circulation, and restore healthy movement patterns—especially in areas of chronic tightness or old injuries.
Whether you're dealing with shoulder tension, neck pain, IT band tightness, or postural strain from sitting at a desk, IASTM is a powerful add-on to your physical therapy, chiropractic, or massage treatments. It’s especially effective for athletes and active individuals who want faster recovery and better performance—without relying on medication or invasive procedures.