Cupping is an alternative therapy that involves suctioning the skin with glass, plastic, or silicone cups. It may help improve blood flow, boost immune function, remove toxins, and reduce pain. Have ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Cupping therapy uses suction to draw fluids into the skin and may help reduce pain and relax muscles.Cupping is generally safe but can ...

I've had a bunch of chances to try cupping therapy, but I was always too afraid to rack up the tell-tale bruises down my back. Everyone from Justin Bieber to Kim Kardashian has tried cupping, which is ...

When the world witnessed the giant purple bruises that covered Michael Phelps’ back and shoulders during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, everyone wondered where they came from. But can cupping ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Noma Nazish writes about actionable ways to live well. Cupping therapy has been one of the most buzzed-about alternative ...

Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years, yet it continues to spark curiosity even today. Cupping is an old healing method used to treat many health problems. Its exact beginnings are ...

Cupping therapy is putting suction cups on your back to help with pain, inflammation, and other health problems. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new.

If you watched the Olympics or even a red carpet event recently, you might be wondering why some athletes and celebrities are donning giant reddish-purple bruises on their backs. Those bruises are ...

Some research suggests that cupping therapy combined with other treatments may help relieve shingles pain. It may also help shingles lesions heal more quickly. Still, cupping may present a greater ...

Some research suggests cupping may have beneficial effects, including pain relief and increasing local blood flow. However, more research is necessary to understand cupping’s therapeutic potential and ...