Rockpods Versus Traditional Cups

There are two types of cups that we use for cupping and myofascial decompression. One type of cup we use is silicone cups we use a product called Rockpods. Rockpods are made by a company called Rocktape. They can help improve mobility, decrease tightness and improve function.
Rockpods are great for a cupping and myofascial decompression because they are quick and easy to use but effective. The disadvantages of using Rockpods is they can be difficult to hold when using emollient, you cannot see the tissue inside the cup and it is difficult to slide the cups when trying to perform a gliding technique.
We also use plastic cups for cupping and myofascial decompression. The advantages to using plastic cups is better suction, certain plastic cups have a curve edge for bony regions, you can see the tissue in side the cup and it is easier to slide the cups when performing a gliding technique. The disadvantages to using plastic cups are they more time consuming to use in the clinic and require a hand pump to suction the cup.
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[@jangelmtz1925]

thank you for that excellent explanation!

[@drtoddsullivan]

You’re welcome, thanks for watching.

[@vipchiropractic5972]

Thank you Dr. T. Sullivan DC for producing this educational video on the different styles of cupping. Similar to what I said this morning at our local chiropractic monthly group meeting, as presenting on the same subject material. Let the healing and better living begin. :-)

[@2fitdogs]

Great video explaining the pros & cons of each types of cups!

[@drtoddsullivan]

Sarah Johnson thanks Sarah, let me know if you have any specific questions.

[@BrittaRael]

@@drtoddsullivan do you have a specific product recommendation for the plastic cups?

[@drtoddsullivan]

@@BrittaRael the easy to use at home is the Rockpods from Rocktape. You do not have to be a provider to purchase them. You could also purchase a set of plastic cups from Amazon that comes with a hand pump. There are a ton of cup sets available.

[@thomassteinacker9388]

Very good explanation. Thank you!

[@SegaCD]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for making this video. That really explained a lot about the two, I am looking at the rockpod training course and want to get some training in cupping. Did you take Rocktapes training course for the Rockpods/cupping? Or did you train through someone else? I'm an LMT, do you have a reccomendation for cup training? Thank you again for the video.

[@adiavadataIOI]

Hi, thanks, that's very helpful info. I'm currently traveling around Asia and have some ongoing knee pain problems connected with fibromyalgia. It's difficult to find acupuncture where I am now and I want to get some cupping stuff sent to me. Predominantly I need to apply cupping all around the knee area and legs (particularly where the Vastus Medialis and Lateralis enter the knee joints)...I'd like to ask how close you can get to the knee joint with the rocktape set still working? Many thanks

[@flightmonkeyuk6944]

which deal with hairy skin better? ideally treating someone with hairy legs or back get them to shave as much as possible but if they have some hair which set deals with it better please?

[@drtoddsullivan]

The traditional cups with the hand pump are better because they provide more suction. Also you can use an emollient or lotion on the skin to get better suction.

[@hover_roller_balance_boards]

Here’s a good question if you want the strongest cup set that sucks up the most skin what would you recommend? I have those deep trapped nerves in my arms shoulders and cervical discs. I need to grab as much skin as possible to get deep in there. Also does glass grip or suck harder than plastic??? If you get a chance check my patented removable foam roller side wheels invention. Great for PT or fitness. Thanks

[@suwantotrapi3842]

Great vidio thank you DR..the spirit of fighting together my chanel

[@sumrandumguy7177]

Which are better for glide cupping?

[@drtoddsullivan]

Traditional plastic cups are better for gliding because you can use the pressure valve to release some of the pressure allowing you to glide the cups over the muscle.

[@jondurr]

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