Britney Spears Undergoing “Cupping Therapy”

Star Magazine had recently spotted Britney Spears with circular bruises on her back. According to the magazine Britney may be undergoing “cupping therapy”. They quote Dr. Mark Moshcinsky, a NYC-based acupuncturist, who said, “It definitely looks like cupping, and it’s around the area that usually involves easing respiratory problems or muscle tension. The pressure leaves marks that look like a circular hickey.”

Back in the day this therapy was used for forcing bad spirits out of one’s body but these days it seems to be a growing trend amongst some celebs and recently was used by Gwyneth Paltrow.

Wondering what it is? MassageMag has an outline of this treatment:

An ancient technique has found its place in the modern world of healing. Massage cupping is a modified version of the common practice of cupping therapy, used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and the results that this simple treatment produces are impressive. Through suction and negative pressure, massage cupping releases rigid soft tissue; drain excess fluids and toxins; loosen adhesions and lift connective tissue; and bring blood flow to stagnant skin and muscles.