Myofascial cupping is a technique taking from Tradition Chinese Medicine. This therapy uses plastic vacuum cups that are attached to the skin through suction, causing negative pressure or pulling on the skins surface that promotes a healing response. Cupping has been used by many cultures throughout the world for thousands of years to relieve various musculoskeletal symptoms. The cupping is used to stretch the soft tissue and immobilise dysfunction tissue to restore function

In this article, I want to answer some frequent questions about trigger point dry needling (TPDN). Dry needling, which is sometimes referred to as trigger point dry needling or 'western acupuncture', is the use of strategically placed, fine acupuncture needles. These thread-like needles are made from stainless steel, are extremely thin and designed with a fine tapered point to reduce pain on insertion. At Koru Massage Therapies, I use the best quality and finest gauge to allo