What the Science Says (Quick Receipts)

Pain (chronic LBP): Large short-term reduction; better than meds/usual care in pooled RCTs; disability improves at 1–6 months; long-term pain effect uncertain. 

Circulation: Peak skin blood flow 11×–17× after 5 minutes depending on pressure; shorter duration beat longer for peak/total flow in a factorial study. 

Mobility: Immediate ROM gains 4–7% after one moving-cupping session (no change in knee-flexion power). 

Cellulite/skin texture: Vacuum-massage literature reports improved skin hardness/elasticity; evidence specific to silicone facial/body cupping remains limited—set expectations accordingly.