Back 5,000 years Cupping was an ancient Chinese healing method Acupressure. Cupping is a therapy that is done by arranging cups on the person’s skin, directly on top of the body parts that need to be healed. These cups will serve to form a vacuum, which ends up drawing blood to the skin’s surface and to the specific body area that requires healing.

Cupping therapy works by stimulating blood flow, loosening tight muscles, and encouraging the body’s natural healing process. The suction created by the cups helps to draw impurities and toxins out through the skin and into the body’s lymphatic system for elimination. Traditionally, glass or bamboo cups were used, but today, silicone and plastic cups are common for ease and control of pressure.

There are two primary methods of cupping: dry cupping, which focuses on suction only, and wet cupping, which involves controlled medicinal bleeding. Many people seek cupping therapy to relieve chronic pain, muscle tension, inflammation, and stress, as well as to promote overall wellness. The circular marks left behind are not bruises but rather a sign of improved circulation. Athletes and wellness enthusiasts alike have embraced cupping for its restorative benefits and its ability to promote deep relaxation and rejuvenation.