Cupping increases blood circulation, moving toxic blood up and out and fresh blood in. Cupping can assist with generalized pain, back/shoulder/neck injuries, ruptured discs, disc degeneration, arthritis, and other illnesses including migraines, asthma, colds and flu, and sleeplessness. Cupping is safe for most people and can be done on multiple body parts simultaneously. Bulging or herniated discs are common problems among adults that can cause pain, discomfort, and disability. A bulging disc occurs when the soft material inside an intervertebral disc protrudes out from between two vertebrae. This may pinch or irritate nearby nerves causing pain to spread beyond the area of the spine affected by the disc. Bulging discs are more common as we age, but they can also occur due to trauma. Herniated discs occur when the tough outer layer of the disc tears, allowing the softer inner material to protrude out through the hole in its center. Discs may herniate during activity such as lifting weights or working out at the gym. However, most cases of disc herniation are not caused by physical activity; instead, they result from strains on the spine over time due to factors such as aging or being overweight. Currently, there is no cure for disc disease, but several treatments are available to relieve symptoms and prevent further damage to your spinal cord. Treatment options include medication, exercise, and surgery.