Cupping Therapy in Westmont, IL · Dr. Angie Skokos, D.C.

What Is Cupping Therapy?

Cupping uses specialized cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction. That suction lifts and separates the underlying soft tissue, drawing fresh blood flow into tight, overworked muscles and encouraging the body's natural recovery process. If you've seen athletes with the telltale round marks on their shoulders or back, you've seen cupping at work.

How Dr. Skokos Uses Cupping

Cupping at our clinic is never a one-size-fits-all spa treatment. Dr. Skokos evaluates your condition first and uses cupping where it makes clinical sense — typically on tight, knotted areas of the back, shoulders, and neck that respond slowly to other therapies. She frequently combines cupping with chiropractic care or acupuncture in the same visit, so each therapy reinforces the others.

What Cupping May Help With

• Tight, knotted back and shoulder muscles
• Neck tension and stiffness
• Muscle recovery after sports or workouts
• Stubborn trigger points that keep returning
• Circulation in overworked muscle groups
• General stress and tension relief

What to Expect During Your Session

Sessions are comfortable and relaxing — most patients describe the suction as a pleasant pulling or stretching sensation, similar to a deep massage. Cups typically stay in place for five to fifteen minutes. Cupping often leaves temporary round marks on the skin; they are painless, expected, and usually fade within a few days to a week. Dr. Skokos explains everything before your first session so there are no surprises.