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 ...

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, ...

Suction cups are used to relieve tension from muscles. Cupping is a traditional Chinese medical technique popularized by athletes -- recall Michael Phelps at the 2016 Olympics -- that uses suction ...

Cupping therapy uses suction cups to relieve muscle pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Cupping therapy tends to cost around $30 to $80 per session and may be covered by insurance. Side effects of ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A therapy that uses heated cups on the skin could help a person reduce pain. It can ease the ache in any area of the body, but it’s used a lot to reduce upper back, shoulder and ...

The most decorated Olympic athlete in history sparked controversy throughout the media with his use of cupping — an ancient Chinese method used to treat musculoskeletal pain and other disorders. For ...