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 ...

You've seen the bruises, but, really, what is cupping therapy, anyway? In the latest episode of 'What the Wellness', we try out the TCM practice. What is cupping therapy? ‘What the ...

Cupping is a form of soft tissue mobilization, meaning a massage that is medical in nature vs. relaxing. This therapy is also decompressive, meaning it doesn’t push down, compress, or ‘squish’ the ...

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 ...

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of healing that utilises suction to enhance blood flow, relax muscles, and facilitate healing. Small cups, either glass, silicone, bamboo, or plastic, are used to ...

For most people, cupping marks typically last between 3 and 7 days. These circular discolorations are not bruises but a result of increased blood flow, capillary expansion, and localized healing that ...

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With the Olympics barely two weeks gone, I’m still thinking about those dark circles you so often see on the backs of swimmers and other elite athletes. Those dark circles are usually the result of ...

The Method of Cupping: Is the Recovery Technique Beneficial? As the 2016 campaign progressed, there was no shortage of storylines in the sport. Michael Phelps’ last dance. Katie Ledecky’s dominance.