Ancient cupping therapy may ease pain, boost circulation, and aid recovery but it is important to consult experts first.

Cupping therapy uses suction cups that loosen muscles and improve blood circulation. Kamonrat Meunklad / EyeEm/Getty Images Cupping therapy uses suction cups to relieve muscle pain in the back, neck, ...

Cupping is a Chinese medicine therapy used for pain relief and to speed recovery in athletes. I tried it to relieve neck tension and was surprised how enjoyable the sliding technique was. My neck and ...

If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve likely noticed the circular, bruise-like marks across the back of swimmers like Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi (who won the gold in this year’s men’s 100-meter ...

Cupping therapy has been a key element of Chinese medicine for hundreds of years and has been seen in many other ancient cultures across the globe. It most recently came to the attention of a wider ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Method of Cupping: Is the Recovery Technique Beneficial? As the 2016 campaign progressed, there was no shortage of storylines in the sport. Michael Phelps’ last dance. Katie Ledecky’s dominance.

Cupping therapy uses suction cups to relieve muscle pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Cupping therapy tends to cost around $30 to $80 per session and may be covered by insurance. Side effects of ...