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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 appearance to traditional Chinese cupping 🏺 but very different in purpose), we apply targeted suction while you move.
This dynamic method blends hands-on care with movement 🏃‍♂️, helping your tissues slide and glide the way they’re supposed to.

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, and muscle - all designed to move smoothly together.
When those layers become sticky or dehydrated 🧊 (from injury, overuse, or inflammation), motion gets restricted, which can lead to stiffness,
pain, or reduced performance.

Michael Phelps, 2016 Olympics, myofascial decompression

By creating space between these layers and encouraging movement

during treatment, we help:
 

  • 📈 Improve mobility and range of motion

  • 🔧 Inhibit overactive muscles when needed

  • ⚡️ Facilitate underperforming muscles to activate properly

This isn’t about leaving marks, it’s about leaving you moving and
feeling better 💪.
And for the record: the temporary discoloration that sometimes
appears is similar to a superficial bruise, not a goal or indicator
of success.

Chiropractor treating youth athlete with myofascial decompression, Empower Sport and Spine, Katonah, NY

We don’t use this technique in isolation. It’s guided by how your
body moves and what it needs most. 

Want to know how we determine that?
Learn more about our 🕵🏻‍♂️ Comprehensive Assessment — the
starting point for personalized, effective care.

Myofascial decompression is about restoring your body’s

natural sliding surfaces so you can move with ease and

confidence.
 
Whether you’re:
 

  • An athlete 🏋️‍♀️

  • A weekend warrior 🚴‍♂️

  • Or just trying to get through the day without discomfort

 
…this is a smarter, movement-first approach to soft tissue care that works with your body — not against it.

 

Have questions? Look to our FAQ, see 👀 if yours made our list!
 
👇 Curious if this technique is right for you? Scroll down to reach out, we’ll help you decide.

Ready to get started?

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 Western 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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