Recent swimming competitions have captivated viewers of the Paris Olympics, with the eagle-eyed spotting dark circles on many of the pro-athlete’s bodies diving into the pools. The marks are a ...

Cupping therapy tends to cost around $30 to $80 per session and may be covered by insurance. Side effects of cupping therapy include pain, bruises, and bleeding. If you watched the Olympics or ...

No, they weren’t attacked by bugs or animals, but instead, these marks result from a wellness therapy known as “cupping,” or myofascial decompression (MFD). “Cupping is a common technique ...

More than likely, these bruise-like marks are from cupping therapy. At the 2016 summer Olympics, the discolorations on swimmer Michael Phelps’ back while he cut through the water to glory got ...

This didn't surprise me because of that." Richards, who has consistently incorporated a version of cupping therapy for two and a half years, estimates that two years' worth of FCD first-team ...