Ancient cupping therapy may ease pain, boost circulation, and aid recovery but it is important to consult experts first.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — You probably noticed the marks on Michael Phelps at this year’s summer Olympics. They’re from cupping — an ancient technique that uses suction to relieve muscle pain. Carla ...

If you followed the news coverage of the Olympic Games in Rio last summer, you might have noticed something slightly ... odd. Specifically: odd-looking bruise-like splotches covering certain athlete's ...

Practices like acupuncture that have their roots in traditional Chinese medicine are still very popular to date [Courtesy] Every day we learn about ancient medicinal practices that have been revived.

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, ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) While the healing art of “cupping” has been around for a long time – it’s just now getting a lot of attention. Dr. Lauren Warner at Living Well Center in Fort Wayne performs a ...

ISTANBUL (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 centuries-old ...

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 ...

The markings left after a cupping session can scare some people off. Turns out it can be relaxing and effective for relieving pain and anxiety. The markings left after a cupping session can scare some ...

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips questioned Mohammed Shami, Virat Kohli, Michael Phelps and other athletes for seemingly promoting cupping therapy for 'recovery'.