@golfshrink - So glad its going well. My acupuncturist has used cupping before in the past with good success. We haven't done it since my surgery. And @timerdude - I'm not sure if I totally understood your comment. It sounded as if you were saying cupping is used by unskilled people. I can promise you that my acupuncturist is highly skilled and uses various techniques - including cupping. Sorry if your experience has not been as successful.