First, cupping isn't anything new. It's an ancient, alternative therapy. "Cupping is an ancient technique that uses suction glasses or plastic cups," said acupuncturist Dr. Thomas Eyrich. "They're ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - It wasn't just Michael Phelps' big win on Sunday that had people talking about the U.S. swimming star. It was also the dark purple circles on his shoulders. Phelps, who won the ...

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 ...

Honolulu Clinic Highlights Modern Cupping Therapy Honolulu, United States - February 23, 2026 / Dynamic Stretch Therapy ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A therapy that uses heated cups on the skin could help a person reduce pain. It can ease the ache in any area of the body, but it’s used a lot to reduce upper back, shoulder and ...

ISTANBUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) - In a brightly lit treatment room at a private hospital in Istanbul, doctor Erdal Dilekci makes dozens of small, quick incisions on a patient's back as part of a ...

Be careful not to follow gurus who associate all kinds of benefits with cupping therapy. Two reports warn of its dangers. The list of supposed benefits of cupping therapy or therapy with suction cups ...

Every once in a while, a celebrity or athlete takes to social media to share a photo of themself covered in perfectly round, dark purple bruises. The marks — seen recently on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ...

When Michael Phelps and his teammates won a gold medal on Sunday, many Olympics fans wondered: What were those purple marks on Phelps' shoulders? The bruises are caused by cupping, an ancient healing ...

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 ...

Those giant hickey-like circles dotting the skin of Olympic athletes such as swimmer Michael Phelps aren't rashes caused by drinking the water in Rio. And they're not cultish tattoos, either. They're ...

Residents in Barbados lined up at the clinic of the 8th Chinese Medical Team on February 27 to receive free traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments, including acupuncture and cupping. For many ...