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 ...

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 is the wellness trend that just refuses to die. Seriously—raise your hand if you thought cupping therapy would die down back in 2016 after Michael Phelps permanently exited the pool (it me).

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 ...

When Michael Phelps made his debut at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, spectators noticed something unusual about the gold-medal-winning swimmer. His back and shoulders were covered in ...

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 ...

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.

Recent swimming competitions have captivated viewers of the Paris Olympics, with the eagle-eyed spotting dark circles on many of the pro-athlete’s bodies diving into the pools. The marks are a result ...

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 ...

Swimmers gliding through the water in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have been wowing spectators with their flawless movement. But the more curious may also notice the bruise-like perfect ...

Be careful not to follow gurus who associate all kinds of benefits with cupping therapy. Two reports warn of its dangers. The list of supposed benefits of cupping therapy or therapy with suction cups ...

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 ...