Have you heard of cupping therapy? If you watched the swimmers in the 2016 summer olympics, you may remember the circular bruises on some of their backs which are often left behind when fire cupping is used. This alternative therapy has been around for thousands of years and is an early form of Chinese medicine. Cupping is used to release tension and toxins in the body by creating suction and negative pressure to release soft tissue and adhesions, lift connective tissue and