A more modern version of cupping uses a rubber pump to create the vacuum inside the cup. Sometimes therapists use silicone cups, which they can move from place to place on your skin for a massage-like effect.
This causes your skin to rise and redden as your blood vessels expand. The cup is generally left in place for up to 3 minutes.
In fact, there’s really no downside to trying alternative practices like cupping, since studies show they can help boost immune function and speed up healing time without the use of any medications or even herbs. And these are just some of the benefits of cupping therapy.