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 ...

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 ...

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 is a form of alternative therapy that involves placing special cups on the skin. Cupping therapy uses suction cups on skin to improve blood flow and ease muscle tension Two main types are dry ...

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 ...

When you think of cupping, those circular discolorations that look like bruises on the skin may come to mind. But how much do you know about the therapy and what it’s meant to do? According to the ...