"In recent years, cupping therapy has been increasingly employed for lymphatic drainage due to its potential benefits in promoting the flow of lymphatic fluid.
Massage cupping entails gliding cups along skin to mobilize lymphatic fluid. Normally in cupping for lymphatics, this is done with relatively light pressure, usually moving fairly slowly and with short stroke lengths.
Not all cupping techniques work for addressing the lymphatic system; however, several basic cupping techniques, including flash cupping, fast cupping and massage (also known as dynamic) cupping, can be used for this purpose. These techniques have a few things in common; namely, light suction, very low retention times and a small amount of shearing force. These techniques are also rhythmic in their application.
Cupping therapy can be beneficial for individuals with various lymphatic-related conditions, including lipedema, lymphedema, swelling from injury, post-operative swelling and compromised lymphatic circulation.
Cupping can be helpful in cases of chronic edema where cupping for lymphatics seems to perform better than manual lymph drainage. It is hypothesized that this result is because of the tissue provocation brought on by the suction of cupping that is not present around typical manual lymph drainage techniques.
Cupping therapy can be used in conjunction with other lymphatic drainage techniques to enhance treatment outcomes."
Source: Massage Magazine
