Modern myofascial cupping is a painless cupping method, used to decompress and release fascia (connective tissue) which has become adhered (stuck together) and not allowing free flow of movement. The cups are placed on the skin surface with gentle negative pressure (vacuum) to the underlying fascia which is affected by gliding the cups while maintaining the pressure. The cupping can be very effective for generalised lower back tension, athletes with tight calves and hamstrings or runners with IT band tension.