Cupping therapy is one of the oldest techniques to relieve pain and release toxins from the body. Special cups are placed on your skin to create a suction effect that draws your skin upward and boosts blood flow to the target area.

Ultimately, this is believed to draw toxins from surrounding tissues and organs and bring them to the surface for removal. It may also soothe muscle tension, which in turn can increase overall circulation and encourage cellular repair.

Cupping has been used in medical care for millennia, with roots in ancient China and Egypt dating as far back as 1550 BC. Today, people usually undergo cupping therapy in conjunction with other therapies for pain relief and musculoskeletal injuries, such as strains, sprains and inflammation.