Dating back to the 16^th century, Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures have used cupping therapy to help with pain, inflammation, blood-flow, and to help with overall well-being. Cupping therapy may utilize either glass, bamboo, earthenware, or silicone and can be conducted using one of two methods, dry and wet. Both methods utilize a flammable substance on the skin which is then ignited. The area is then covered by the cup and the hot are as it cools creates suction causing the skin to rise and the blood vessels to expand. Modern techniques utilize a small pump instead of heat, however the same benefits result.