Cupping for sore muscles: does it really work?
NCT ID NCT06900556
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study looked at whether dry cupping (using suction cups on the skin) can help muscles recover after a tough workout. Ten healthy adults who were used to arm exercises took part. Researchers measured muscle strength, swelling, and soreness after cupping or a fake version. The goal was to see if cupping reduces muscle damage and speeds up recovery.
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College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N5B2, Canada
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