Can Cupping for Anxiety Actually Help You Relax?

I've been hearing a lot about cupping for anxiety lately, mostly because my shoulders have basically become permanent earrings from all the stress I've been carrying. It seems like everywhere you look—from Olympic athletes to that one friend who's always trying the latest wellness trend—people are walking around with those distinctive circular marks on their backs. At first glance, it looks like they got into a fight with a very small, very symmetrical octopus. But after doing some digging and trying it out myself, I've realized there's a lot more to it than just the visual "bruising." ...

May 9, 2026 · 6 min · Dilia Gaffney