Cupping Gets Its Close-Up In Rio Olympics : ... Swimmer Michael Phelps won Olympic gold again Sunday while covered in red — red spots, roughly medal-size, all over his shoulders and back.

Don't be surprised if your friends and neighbors are soon covered in purple spots. "Cupping" is poised to become the latest fad. Swimming champion Michael Phelps' use of cupping, a type of ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Cupping has been used in China for thousands of years, but it's getting a lot of attention this week, because of the Olympic athletes who are using it. United States swimmer ...

Michael Phelps, Alex Naddour and others have spotted the signature red spots of an ancient Chinese therapy method called “cupping.” Amelia Warshaw Published Aug. 8 2016 12:30PM EDT ...

Cupping: How it Works and What Are Those Spots? By Kristin Dickerson • Published August 8, 2016 • Updated on August 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm • Published August 8, 2016 • Updated on August 8 ...

Why are some Olympic athletes sporting large purple spots? The circles appearing on the arms, legs and backs of U.S. athletes like Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin and Alex Naddour result from a ...

The Phillies didn't want to comment on their players, but doctors said cupping is a popular treatment, ... If you look carefully, you can see a few distinctive round red spots.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RIO DE JANEIRO — Those dark red, spots ...

How is cupping administered? The therapy can be performed in different ways but traditionally the practice involves placing a burning cotton bud inside a glass cup. ... leaving large red spots.

For its cupping therapy, Manhattan Wellness Group utilizes the well-known glass cups but also offers its cupping therapies using bamboo and earthenware materials, too. 133 East, 54th St., Suite ...

Cupping is believed to stimulate flow of blood, lymph and Qi to the affected area. Its uses include relieving pain in the muscles, especially back pain from stiffness or injury, and clearing ...