“Cupping therapy should be considered as another option to treat range of motion, pain, and muscle activity in the clinical field.”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411014000509
“Cupping therapy is a complex therapy having multidimensional roles and benefits in various diseases including acne, herpes zoster, paralysis, and pain management.”
https://www.active.com/health/articles/what-is-cupping-therapy
“The suction and negative pressure created by massage cupping releases rigid soft tissue, breaks up and drains excess fluids and toxins, loosens adhesions and lifts connective tissue, and brings blood and lymph flow to stagnant skin and muscles.”
https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/cupping-therapy#1
“[Helps] with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.”
https://www.healthline.com/health/cupping-therapy
“Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.”
https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/454872
“Cupping massage appears to be effective in reducing pain and increasing function and quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6248735/
“Cupping therapy is a promising method for the treatment and control of chronic back pain in adults, since it significantly decreases pain intensity scores when compared to control groups.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3136528/
“The results of our systematic review provide some suggestive evidence for the effectiveness of cupping in the management of pain conditions.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6435947/
“Cupping therapy possibly produces numerous effects through a plethora of mechanisms.”
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2005290117302042?via%3Dihub
“There is growing evidence of its potential benefits in the treatment of pain-related diseases.”
https://www.nccaom.org/science-of-cupping/
“Cupping also exerts a positive effect on regulating the immune system and controlling inflammatory processes.”
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3853699/
“The study proved cupping to be a good analgesic and anti-inflammatory with efficacy better than acetaminophen.