ISTANBUL, Sept 1 (Reuters) - In a brightly lit treatment room at a private hospital in Istanbul, doctor Erdal Dilekci makes dozens of small, quick incisions on a patient's back as part of a ...

Ancient cupping therapy may ease pain, boost circulation, and aid recovery but it is important to consult experts first.

Every once in a while, a celebrity or athlete takes to social media to share a photo of themself covered in perfectly round, dark purple bruises. The marks — seen recently on Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ...

If you’ve watched sports, you may have noticed some athletes with strange dark circles on their arms, backs or legs. Rests assured, these strange bruise-like marks weren’t left from alien abductions.

Cupping is a traditional healing practice that’s been around for thousands of years. The treatment involves placing the open side of heated cups directly on your skin. This creates a vacuum effect ...

Cupping is all the rage these days, with celebrities and Olympic athletes queuing up for the privilege. I decided to try it for myself to see if it hurts as bad as it looks like it should. Share on ...

Cupping therapy eases low back pain by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and releasing muscle tension. In traditional Chinese medicine, qi is the life force energy that flows through the ...

Those giant hickey-like circles dotting the skin of Olympic athletes such as swimmer Michael Phelps aren't rashes caused by drinking the water in Rio. And they're not cultish tattoos, either. They're ...

Despite limited research, the practice of cupping is popular with athletes including Michael Phelps, who had the procedure performed before his race in the Rio Olympics. The most-decorated Olympian of ...