Cupping therapy is putting suction cups on your back to help with pain, inflammation, and other health problems. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An ancient Chinese form of massage, called "cupping," continues to grow in popularity in North Carolina. Todd Shore with Camel City Massage places the cups on problem areas and then uses suction to ...

Cupping therapy uses suction to draw fluids into the skin and may help reduce pain and relax muscles. Cupping is generally safe but can cause redness and skin discoloration that resolves in a few days ...

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 ...