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Myofascial decompression cupping, Empower Sport and Spine, Katonah, NY

Myofascial Decompression

Release restrictions. Restore movement. Rebuild performance.

 

You may be familiar with techniques like massage or scraping 👐 — they press into your tissues to release tension.

Myofascial decompression takes a different approach. Instead of pushing down, we gently lift and create space 🧲.

 

Using specialized cups (similar in look to traditional Chinese

cupping 🏺 but very different in purpose), we apply suction to

targeted areas while you move. This dynamic method combines

hands-on care with movement 🏃‍♂️, helping your tissues slide and

glide the way they’re supposed to.

In fact, you may have seen this technique before — 

Olympic legend Michael Phelps famously used myofascial

decompression during the 2016 Olympics to help his body

recover and perform at its best 🏅.

 

Why does that matter?

Your body is made up of layers — skin, fat, fascia, muscle — all

designed to move smoothly together. When those layers

become sticky or dehydrated 🧊 (often from injury, overuse, or

inflammation), motion becomes restricted. This can lead to

stiffness, pain, or decreased performance.

 

By creating space between those layers and encouraging

movement while the cups are applied, we help:

 

  • Improve mobility and range of motion 📈

  • Inhibit overactive muscles when needed 🔧

  • Facilitate underperforming muscles to activate properly ⚡️

 

 

In short: this isn’t about leaving marks — it’s about leaving you

moving and feeling better 💪. (And for the record: the

temporary discoloration left behind means very little — it’s similar to a superficial bruise and is not the goal or indicator of success.)

 

Myofascial decompression is about restoring the natural sliding surfaces of your body so you can move efficiently and comfortably again. Whether you’re an athlete 🏋️‍♀️, weekend warrior 🚴‍♂️, or just trying to get through the day without tightness or discomfort, this is a smarter approach to soft tissue care that works with your body — not against it.

Michael Phelps, 2016 Olympics, myofascial decompression
Chiropractor treating youth athlete with myofascial decompression, Empower Sport and Spine, Katonah, NY

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Whether you’re dealing with pain, trying to move better, or want to optimize performance — we’re here to help.

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Empower Sport & Spine

Urban Campus, 2875 Route 35,

Katonah, NY 10536

(914) 984-9849

@dan_empower_sportspine

Located in Katonah, NY and proudly serving Northern Westchester and Easter Connecticut including Bedford, Pound Ridge, Somers, Yorktown, Goldens Bridge, Cross River, North Salem, South Salem, Armonk, Chappaqua, Mount Kisco, and Greenwich.

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