You've seen the marks — round, purple, a little dramatic. Cupping is one of the most-searched and least-understood tools in a sports chiropractor's kit. Here's a straight answer: what cupping actually is, what it's for, what those marks really mean, and who it helps — from a San Diego sports chiropractor.

Same license, different patient. A San Diego sports chiropractor explains what sets sports chiropractic apart — and how to know if it's right for you.