You know spring has arrived when runners appear outside! Pulled muscles, muscle tears, or worse can cause the running season to be over before it begins. Fascia is the layer of connective tissue between the muscle and the skin, and fascia tightness can restrict muscle movement and lead to muscle injury. Myofascial cupping massage treatment focuses on loosening up that fascial layer, allowing the muscles beneath to move more smoothly. Runners gearing up for the season or a fun run might consider adding cupping massage as part of their pre-race preparations to prevent injuries and unnecessary pain.