1. IntroductionCupping therapy is an alternative treatment in which specially designed cups are placed on the skin to create suction. Practitioners commonly use it to address muscle tightness, back pain, neck discomfort, and other symptoms.Although the technique has roots in traditional medicine, modern sports professionals, wellness centres and complementary healthcare practitioners have helped bring it into wider public attention.However, its popularity does not automatically establish its effectiveness. Research suggests that cupping may provide short-term pain relief for some people, but evidence remains insufficient to confirm many of the broader claims made about it. Understanding the science behind cupping therapy requires
