How are these for sliding or gliding massage? Can you give an idea of how they compare to the pump style of cup?
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I have found that the flexible cups can slid over the skin without lubrication on the skin but it is much more comfortable to moisturize the skin when sliding the cups and also depends on how much suction is applied to the cups. I am not familiar with the pump style.
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These silicone cups are by far the best for gliding massage. They can glide over bony prominences with ease provided you have sufficient suction. I have several smelts and use them every day. Kang Zhu cups (pump style) I use infrequently after purchasing these. It only takes a little while to get used to a little less suction control then you have with Kang Zhu cups. I love these cups and the clear ones are a bonus as you can see the Sha develop. Easy clean up as well with dish soap and hot water.
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I found the sliding and gliding of the massage cup to be great, especially if someone else is doing the massage. I like the fact that they are soft and you can give as much suction as you desire. And you are purchasing the cup along with a cellulite cream, go for it. My cellulite improved a great deal. Oh yeah! you can use any cream for the cellulite area because it is the manipulating the skin that packs a punch, but a cellulite cream would add an extra one, two. Oils are great also.
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I like these better than my pump sets, easy to use and easy to carry for outcalls and you are not tethered to a tube. I prefer the Jar of Vacuum Cellulite Massage, 2 Pcs by Torglines. They are a bit more substantial, easier to hold onto. Not as flimsy. With these cups, you push down to create suction. With the Jar of Vacuum - you squeeze. I think you have better control with the Jar of Vacuum cups.
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I have not used them very much in the moving style. I got them to use on myself and for that purpose they work beautifully. I do move them some with no issues.
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If you put a bit of oil, or lotion, these cups glide very well. In fact, I prefer them over th standard pump style because they can move over bony prominences much easier without losing suction.
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Not as measurable suction as the pump for when you first start. However, the silicon contoures to boney prominences so I find it holds suction better when working spine and scapula, than the solid cups. Hope that helps.
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With lubricant on the skin you squash or squeeze the cup to create the vacuum. Like the pump cup, lift it slightly and glide. I use them a lot but not exclusively. I find them handy for work away from my main office because they are more compact and easier to clean. However hard plastic cups have a greater range of smaller cups and the pump is easier to control the vacuum level. So it just depends on the therapeutic situation. For self care they are great in the bath/shower with water & soap. Take care, they will mark your skin and if left stuck on too long they will cause hematoma & blistering. They are not a benign toy. With lubricant on the skin you squash or squeeze the cup to create the vacuum. Like the pump cup, lift it slightly and glide. I use them a lot but not exclusively. I find them handy for work away from my main office because they are more compact and easier to clean. However hard plastic cups have a greater range of smaller cups and the pump is easier to control the vacuum level. So it just depends on the therapeutic situation. For self care they are great in the bath/shower with water & soap. Take care, they will mark your skin and if left stuck on too long they will cause hematoma &... » Read More With lubricant on the skin you squash or squeeze the cup to create the vacuum. Like the pump cup, lift it slightly and glide. I use them a lot but not exclusively. I find them handy for work away from my main office because they are more compact and easier to clean. However hard plastic cups have a greater range of smaller cups and the pump is easier to control the vacuum level. So it just depends on the therapeutic situation. For self care they are great in the bath/shower with water & soap. Take care, they will mark your skin and if left stuck on too long they will cause hematoma & blistering. They are not a benign toy. « Show Less
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These cups are used in a massage session . Intergrated or as a complete session.. Use with oil or cream to glide across area or parked on a particular spot that needs attention.. It is great to use when pressure can not be tolerated . Sedated nervousness, removes toxins and replenished the muscle with fresh blood.. Does a lot more than I wrote on
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These cups fit in the palm of your hand. They are easy to maneuver with massaging oil! My favorite!
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I'm not sure. Breaking up the knots isn't my goal when using the cups. It might help, but in my opinion when it's combined with movement ,can help separate the skin layer from the soft tissue layers that lie underneath. More of a myofascial release effect perhaps.
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These don't really get squeezed as much as they get smooshed flat. It's much easier when you try with two hands to flatten the cup before you put it on the skin. I don't think this style is as easy for self massage as the flexible cups you can squeeze with one hand but I'm still learning too
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The Freestyle is cordless and rechargeable and is smaller than the PISA and similar pumps. It even has a attachment so you can 'wear' the pump while you walk around. If you add a hands-free pumping bra you can be truly mobile. I wasn't happy with the suction level of the freestyle, I think the PISA has better suction (though I haven't tried it so I can't say for sure, I just know lots of people like it). The freestyle is also very noisy and vibrates like crazy so you can't really have it up against your skin.
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Yes, these can indeed be used as an exercise gliding disc. In fact, that's what I purchased these for. They work great! I use them on my carpet in my bedroom, the wood floors in my living room and the studio floors at the gym.
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I WOULD advise getting a pad of some sort. We have them in our break room and they are starting to mark the floors a bit. They do come with a glide but if you have a floor you want to preserve..get pads.
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These slides are the best I have seen, with very little bounce in them. I would purchase them again if needed! I hope this has helped you..
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You should be able to pull all of your breast tissue into the cup. As far as the growth/gain I really can't answer you on that as I have only started to use this manual pump system. I have used the Brava system and it worked but it was a constant "pumping" and you had to wear it for 10 hours at a time for 70 days. I did gain but lost it again when I stopped using it. My motor broke and I have started a new program and needed another pump so that is why I purchased this manual one to try. Try using this one this way, inflate as much as you can without hurting,leave on for maybe 7 minutes and the remove and massage for 2 min with your massage cream,repeat this for an hour.
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The Axial glide mechanism has alot of advantages to it. You can't go wrong with it. If have access to one, try it out. Good luck!
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I haven't tried it, but have treated a lot with cushioned heel raises, so the Tulis heal cup will have the same effect.See these for more:http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/tags/index.php?tag=/severs-disease/http://www.foot-health-forum.com/forum/tags.php?tag=severs+disease
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Yes! I bought these and have an Inissia, and they work beautifully. They release automatically about 10% of the time, most times I have to use a fingernail to pop them out of the seated position and then poke them down with my thumb to have them fall through to the bottom. It's not a big hassle, though, and a minor inconvenience to not have to rely on buying the Nespresso pods. They also allow me to use whichever coffee I'd like (I use Lavazza Crema E Gusto espresso) and even make small cups of tea (run the tea-filled Coffee Duck through twice). The CoffeeDucks do get a little warped around the lip, but I've been using them for about 3 weeks now and they are still going strong. Yes! I bought these and have an Inissia, and they work beautifully. They release automatically about 10% of the time, most times I have to use a fingernail to pop them out of the seated position and then poke them down with my thumb to have them fall through to the bottom. It's not a big hassle, though, and a minor inconvenience to not have to rely on buying the Nespresso pods. They also allow me to use whichever coffee I'd like (I use Lavazza Crema E Gusto espresso) and even make small cups of tea (run the tea-filled Coffee Duck through twice). The CoffeeDucks do get a little warped around... » Read More Yes! I bought these and have an Inissia, and they work beautifully. They release automatically about 10% of the time, most times I have to use a fingernail to pop them out of the seated position and then poke them down with my thumb to have them fall through to the bottom. It's not a big hassle, though, and a minor inconvenience to not have to rely on buying the Nespresso pods. They also allow me to use whichever coffee I'd like (I use Lavazza Crema E Gusto espresso) and even make small cups of tea (run the tea-filled Coffee Duck through twice). The CoffeeDucks do get a little warped around the lip, but I've been using them for about 3 weeks now and they are still going strong. « Show Less
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I am a licensed acupuncturist and expert in facial cupping. The smallest cup in the set is my favorite for facial cupping, even better than the expensive glass ones. You are always going to do gliding cups over the face, not stationary cups. In my experience this cup does not leave marks on the face as long as you are gliding it.
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Also, consider getting the freemies hands free pumping flange attachments if you will be doing a lot of pumping. Tgey work much better than a hands free bra.
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I did a test using these other cups (left over from get togethers) and the hard cups are the preferred choice. I have regular sized coffee cups, but also have the double cup size. This works really good. And the gripper feet on the bottom keep the urn from sliding.
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These cups are not recommended for that type of use.They are plastic so if you use a lubricant to facilitate the glide action be sure it is water based and does not have any alcohol. Alcohol and many non-water based lubes may damage the plastic. Surgilube is probably your best bet.