The explanation for the circular markings? Cupping therapy, a form of ancient Chinese medicine purported to treat athletic aches and other pains. "I’ve done it before meets, pretty much every ...

No, they weren’t attacked by bugs or animals, but instead, these marks result from a wellness therapy known as “cupping,” or myofascial decompression (MFD). “Cupping is a common technique ...

The marks come from cupping, an old therapy that has its roots in Asian and Middle Eastern cultures. Scientific evidence of the benefits of cupping might not be clear, but it is believed to help ...