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

"Cupping" is a treatment with roots in Chinese medicine that left Michael Phelps and some other Olympic athletes with eye-catching purple, hickey-like marks. Here’s what Kelly Kennedy, a physical ...

Most of the time, when I'm away from my desk, I'm active, taking barre, HIIT, and kickboxing classes while also teaching yoga classes. My body is always in motion. With all of that motion, my muscles ...

Whether you’re a world-class athlete competing in the Rio Olympics, or a desk-ridden journalist with terrible posture, back and neck pain can be real occupational hazards. To treat their sore muscles, ...

WHEN I INJURED my back late last year, cupping was not at the top of my list for therapies. I knew I wanted massage, a visit to the chiropractor and probably acupuncture too. While I have some ...

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 it comes to cupping, you can run but you can’t hide. The alternative therapy leaves painful looking red marks on the targeted areas, and dozens of celebs have been spotted sporting them on their ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. That purplish circle ...

Although cupping is an ancient practice, many people may not have heard of it until swimmer Michael Phelps sported large circular purplish-red abrasions on his shoulders during the Olympics. Curious ...