Cupping is one of the most used therapies to treat people with sore muscles or pain as it helps with muscle recovery. It is mostly used by athletes at the time of injuries.
Another benefit of cupping includes the loosening of the muscles. Its mechanism reduces muscle stiffness and improves muscle flexibility and range of motion.
Cupping increases blood circulation. It uses suction to pull on your skin and increase blood flow in the body.
Some researchers have found that people with chronic headaches or migraines can benefit from cupping. A 2019 study published in Biomedical Research and Therapy stated that those participants who were treated with cupping therapy had a significant reduction in pain intensity in comparison to those who didn't receive the treatment.
Some experts have claimed that cupping therapy relieves symptoms of arthritis. According to Everyday Health, cupping acted as a reliever of acetaminophen in 20 people living with knee osteoarthritis.