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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- All eyes were on the Phillies during their Wild Card celebration last week. Some fans noticed a few players had some funny-looking marks on their skin. If you look carefully, you ...

Cupping is an alternative medicine therapy, similar to acupuncture and massage. The practice involves using cups, usually made of glass or plastic, placed on the skin to create suction, according to ...

Saunas, hot tubs and heat wraps are all forms of heat therapy — but they don't deliver the same heart-health benefits. Here's ...

Ahead of Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Insider spoke to players about the recovery techniques they use between games to stay at their physical peak. Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton told Insider ...

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 ...

HONOLULU – February 17, 2026 – Dynamic Stretch Therapy released updated information outlining how modern dry cupping therapy is used in clinical settings to support circulation, mobility, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is cupping therapy? The ancient therapy dates back to 400 BC, and has been used across the world to treat ailments from maldigestion and pain relief, to blood flow and inflammation. According to ...

Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine that has been around for centuries. It has become trendy among swimmers, which is why some Olympians have pepperoni-shaped, purple bruises on their ...

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 ...