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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TL is a journalist covering style, beauty, travel and culture. It's not everyday you can declare that you've been cupped. As a spa ...

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps took home his 19th gold medal on Sunday night, but the purple marks covering his back nearly stole the show. The circular bruises are the result of cupping, the ancient ...

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 ...

Cupping is an ancient Eastern practice that treats issues like pain, soreness, and injuries. There are two ways to get the job done. “The traditional way is to use fire to burn up oxygen in the glass ...

Cupping is a Chinese medicine therapy used for pain relief and to speed recovery in athletes. I tried it to relieve neck tension and was surprised how enjoyable the sliding technique was. My neck and ...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — I sported those purple round welts on my body long before Michael Phelps was born. OK, so Phelps made the world aware of cupping by showing his marked muscular shoulders ...