Those little bruises on Michael Phelps shoulders stimulated huge interest in cupping therapy. The Olympic cupping craze! Earlier this week I was filmed doing cupping by the magazine Marie Claire.
Many people have questions. Here are the basics.
What is Cupping?
Cupping is an ancient therapy from East Asian which a depressurized a glass or plastic cup is placed on a muscle. The skin under the cup is lifted up. The therapy is quite common in Asian communities, as well as Eastern Europe and the Middle east.
What is cupping used for?
Cupping can be used for for muscle … Read More