What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a doctor or therapist places special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People receive this treatment for many purposes, including pain relief, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep tissue massage. Michael Phelps and other Olympic athletes recently received cupping therapy to aid in their performance and recovery in the Olympic Games.
