In the 2016 Summer Olympics Michael Phelps made cupping famous when he showed up with round welts all over his back. According to sources cupping began in ancient times, the earliest documentation of its use showing up in Egypt and China. Since then, it has traveled around the globe and can now be found in acupuncturist and massage therapist’s offices alike.
Cupping is literally what it sounds like, the application of cups to the skin. Whether applied with heat or manual pressure, they create a suction effect on the skin to draw out toxins, increase blood flow and decrease muscle tension. The biggest complaint people have about traditional cupping is the marks it leaves behind. Enter medicupping.
Medicupping has all the same wonderful benefits as cupping, but because the machine is constantly moving the suction cups around, there are no marks left behind. The constant motion also gives some added benefits, such as cellulite reduction. I created the following infographic to concisely show the many benefits medicupping has to offer.
