When the world witnessed the giant purple bruises that covered Michael Phelps’ back and shoulders during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, everyone wondered where they came from. But can cupping ...

Cupping therapy has been one of the most buzzed-about alternative treatments in the wellness space for years now. Even celebrities and athletes—from Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria ...

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Cupping is an alternative therapy that involves suctioning the skin with glass, plastic, or silicone cups. It may help improve blood flow, boost immune function, remove toxins, and reduce pain. Have ...

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, ...

You may have seen celebrities and professional athletes with circular marks on their backs that come from the practice of cupping. While this form of complementary medicine has gained popularity in ...

From Rio to Los Angeles, Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps and stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston have been spotted with deep red circles on their bodies. The odd-looking marks are ...

Cupping is the wellness trend that just refuses to die. Seriously—raise your hand if you thought cupping therapy would die down back in 2016 after Michael Phelps permanently exited the pool (it me).

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 ...

Turns out, a lot of the value of the practice has to do with blood distribution. "Cupping utilizes a flame, which goes inside of a glass cup, which creates a vacuum on the inside, and that goes ...

The Muscle Manipulators opened in Baton Rouge in 2018 as a massage therapist office that provides care for all ages and walks of life. “Personal trainers, MD’s, PT’s and chiropractors that have ...

Self-care doesn't always feel so caring. In a series of wince-inducing videos on her Instagram stories, actress Kaley Cuoco showcased herself undergoing cupping and scraping therapy following an ...