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 ...

Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique used to treat chronic pain, expedite muscle recovery and ...

Cupping is a traditional healing practice that’s been around for thousands of years. The treatment involves placing the open side of heated cups directly on your skin. This creates a vacuum effect ...

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some research suggests cupping may have beneficial effects, including pain relief and increasing local blood flow. However, more research is necessary to understand cupping’s therapeutic potential and ...

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 ...

It all started when Gwyneth Paltrow showed up to the 2004 premiere of Anchorman with what looked like circular bruising on her back. But what GP was really baring on her shoulders were the tell-tale ...

If you watched the Olympics or even a red carpet event recently, you might be wondering why some athletes and celebrities are donning giant reddish-purple bruises on their backs. Those bruises are ...

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 ...

During a recent socially distanced lunch, I found myself more focused on my friend’s taut, radiant complexion than our actual conversation. Upon this admission (shameful for me; for her, flattering), ...