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 ...

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.

If you’ve watched sports, you may have noticed some athletes with strange dark circles on their arms, backs or legs. Rests assured, these strange bruise-like marks weren’t left from alien abductions.

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 ...

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

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 ...