RIO DE JANEIRO (WCMH/AP) – Michael Phelps woke up on the morning of the first race of his fifth Olympic Games with some soreness in his right shoulder. At 31 years old, the swimming superstar could ...

Honolulu Clinic Highlights Modern Cupping Therapy Honolulu, United States - February 23, 2026 / Dynamic Stretch Therapy ...

Cupping therapy uses suction cups that loosen muscles and improve blood circulation. Kamonrat Meunklad / EyeEm/Getty Images Cupping therapy uses suction cups to relieve muscle pain in the back, neck, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cupping is an alternative medicine therapy, similar to acupuncture and massage. The practice involves using cups, usually made of ...

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

With the Olympics barely two weeks gone, I’m still thinking about those dark circles you so often see on the backs of swimmers and other elite athletes. Those dark circles are usually the result of ...

Even before COVID-19, I’d been dealing with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), which involves lots of jaw pain. But in the midst of a global pandemic, political turmoil, and a seemingly endless ...

Ever since Michael Phelps showed up to the 2016 Summer Olympics with circular bruises spanning his back, I’ve been fascinated by (see: terrified of) cupping. In reality, cupping isn’t quite so ...

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 ...

Cupping therapy isn't new in many parts of the world., but the ancient Chinese practice only made it into the American mainstream a few years ago, thanks to Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps. The ...