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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This form of therapy has endless benefits. “Cupping has a rich history of treating disease and imbalances in the physical, mental, and emotional human bodies. Since 2008, it has gained a rapid ...

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 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).