Ever since Michael Phelps showed up to the 2016 Summer Olympics with circular bruises spanning his back, I’ve been fascinated by (see: terrified of) cupping. In reality, cupping isn’t quite so ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cupping therapy has been one of the most buzzed-about alternative treatments in the wellness space for years now. Even celebrities and athletes—from Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria ...

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 ...

Walk into a clinic in Utah and you may notice something beyond treadmills and stretching mats. Glass cups, heated lamps, and thin needles are becoming part of the picture. Cupping and dry needling, ...

Cupping is a form of soft tissue mobilization, meaning a massage that is medical in nature vs. relaxing. This therapy is also decompressive, meaning it doesn’t push down, compress, or ‘squish’ the ...

Cupping therapy is everywhere—from pro athletes to Hollywood stars like The Rock—but does it actually work? In this episode, we investigate the science behind this ancient healing method and explore ...