Cupping guides
What is lymphatic massage? How it works, effects, side effects and what to expect
Lymphatic massage is a soft, rhythmic massage that helps lymph fluid flow towards the lymph nodes. Here is what it does and does not do, how a treatment works, common side effects, what to expect before and after, and how to do it yourself at home.
Learn moreThe Curam Recovery® method: what it is, how a class works and the terms explained
Curam Recovery® is Curam's method for active recovery: cupping with silicone cups woven together with movement, breath and body awareness, in groups, online or at home. Here are the method, the formats and every term explained.
Learn moreDry brushing or cupping? Differences for lymph, skin and cellulite
Dry brushing works on the skin surface, cupping lifts the layers beneath. Both are used for lymph flow and skin texture but give different results. Here is the comparison and a routine where brush and cup share the job.
Learn moreFoam roller or cupping? How they differ and when to choose which
The foam roller presses the tissue against a hard surface, the cup lifts it outwards. The results differ: the roller for mobility in large muscles, the cup for connective tissue, circulation and areas you cannot roll.
Learn moreCupping or massage gun? Differences, pros and cons and which to choose
The massage gun presses into the muscle, the cup lifts the tissue outwards. Both help recovery, but in different ways. Here is the point-by-point comparison, and a routine using both.
Learn moreCupping for massage therapists: static and dynamic cupping in treatment, step by step
Cupping makes the massage deeper without wearing out your hands. Here is how massage therapists use static and dynamic cupping in treatment, with protocols, contraindications and a hygiene routine.
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