In recent years, the concept of caring for one’s fascia — the tough, flexible tissue that surrounds and connects muscles, bones and organs like cling wrap — has permeated fitness and wellness culture.

You may have seen celebrities and professional athletes with circular marks on their backs that come from the practice of cupping. While this form of complementary medicine has gained popularity in ...

In recent years, the concept of caring for one’s fascia – the tough, flexible tissue that surrounds and connects muscles, bones and organs like cling wrap – has permeated fitness and wellness culture.

EDWARDS — When Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps dove into the pool at the Rio Olympics, many spectators wondered what the red, circular marks on his shoulders and back could be — polluted water, ...

Although it's a divisive massage treatment with some professing their love and others vowing to never get it again, cupping has gained popularity in recent years. The ancient massage treatment is ...

During my first cupping consultation, the acupuncturist pulled out a set of small glass spheres and claimed that suctioning them to my skin over certain acupuncture points would help temper my ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — If you have sore muscles or pain, you may think about booking a massage appointment. But a massage isn’t the only way to relieve your pain. For professional ballerina ...

When you think of cupping, those circular discolorations that look like bruises on the skin may come to mind. But how much do you know about the therapy and what it’s meant to do? According to the ...

Suction cups are used to relieve tension from muscles. Cupping is a traditional Chinese medical technique popularized by athletes -- recall Michael Phelps at the 2016 Olympics -- that uses suction ...

If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you’ve likely noticed the circular, bruise-like marks across the back of swimmers like Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi (who won the gold in this year’s men’s 100-meter ...

Fascia refers to tissues throughout the body that enable your body to function as it should. Ways of keeping your fascia healthy include exercising regularly, stretching every day, staying hydrated, ...

Although it's a divisive massage treatment with some professing their love and others vowing to never get it again, cupping has gained popularity in recent years. The ancient massage treatment is ...