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Suction Therapy Seems To Be The Latest Trend For Olympians and Movie Stars Alike, But What Is It Exactly? Pictures of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps covered in strange, circular bruises have caused a massive spike in interest in what is known as “cupping therapy.” Other big names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston have also been spotted with similar markings. The technique involves applying negative pressure to a person’s underlying sore tissue using a tool that resembles a suction cup. New York physical therapist Michael Mancuso explained that this ancient practice is typically used on the patient’s back to stretch...
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