Firstly, you may be wondering - what actually is cupping? Well, dry cupping is one of the oldest recorded treatments for releasing toxins from the body. Also known as vacuum cupping, it involves placing suction cups onto the skin. The suction draws the tissue up into the cup and away from the muscle belly/structures below, encouraging blood flow to the affected area, and often leaving funky circular bruises (see Michael Phelps)! Below is a list of the top 3 ways cupping ther