If you've ever noticed an influencer with large red spots all over their body on their Instagram Stories, chances are they recently indulged in a cupping therapy session. It's a treatment that's ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

At first glance, it looks like a painful mistake. But fans of this centuries-old ancient therapy are calling it “magic”, ...

You may have seen celebrities and professional athletes with circular marks on their backs that come from the practice of cupping. While this form of complementary medicine has gained popularity in ...

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 ...

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through the ...

Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique used to treat chronic pain, expedite muscle recovery, and ...

Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique used to treat chronic pain, expedite muscle recovery and ...

Editor’s note: Article updated on January 2, 2024. If you’ve ever noticed an influencer with large red spots all over their body on their Instagram Stories, chances are they recently indulged in a ...