Used by influencers and professional sports stars to support their recovery, does this ancient practice actually make a difference? We ask the experts
Cups are applied to the skin creating suction, believed to promote healing. Photo: Getty
Eagle-eyed fans watching American tennis player Ben Shelton at Wimbledon recently may have noticed large, dark red circles on his shoulders. These are bruises left by cupping – an ancient form of therapy that uses suction cups to pull on skin and increase blood flow to the targeted area.
Shelton isn’t the first elite athlete to use cupping therapy as part of his training regime. The practice gained widespread attention when swimmer Michael Phelps used it to help with muscle soreness during the 2016 Rio Olympics.
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