That’s an incredible achievement.
It’s not an easy task to represent your country in a competition of this kind.
You probably witnessed the record-breaking performance of Michael Phelps. He announced that this is his last performance in the Olympics. He retires as one of the best swimmers on the planet.
You probably wondered what are those spots all over his body. They are the product of “cupping therapy”.
It’s probably the first time we all heard about it, but you need to know that this method is here for thousands of years.
What the hell is it?
The most common question asked when you mention cupping therapy is what the hell is it?
The purpose of the cupping therapy is to expand the capillaries and increase the fluid flow in skin tissues. In some cases, the therapists draw blood into the cups.
What makes someone do something like this?
There are five important benefits you need to know about this therapy.
Pain Relief
A study shows that by increasing blood flow to the damaged tissue, you are going to relieve the pain that’s been bothering you for a long time.
The blood brings all the necessary nutrients and vital energy that goes through the injured area and heals it.
Relaxation
Like any other method of this kind, the cupping therapy to offers an enormous dose of relaxation.
However, this treatment is entirely different because it works with pressure.
It’s capable of loosening up the muscles with negative pressure clearing your whole body of possible blockages.
Faster Healing
According to Coach Brandy Rose, this practice heals any injury. He uses this therapy for more than a year now, and you can hear satisfied patients cherishing the cupping method.
Relief of Skin Blemishes
Women, pay attention to this.
If you can’t deal with cellulite, acne, age-related marks, or eczema, the cupping method is something you should try.
As you already saw, the process boosts the circulation in your body enriching your body and muscles with nutrient-rich blood.
This means that you are increasing the collagen production, which is an essential protein for keeping your muscles and tissues healthy.
Relief of Digestive Disorders
The stress attacks our digestive system. Have you ever felt a strange pain in your abdomen when you are under the stressful influence?
Cupping works great reducing the stress in this area and induce movement. It can do a great job relieving conditions like IBS, water retention, diarrhea, and more.
Here is a video that will show you what cupping therapy is:
So, this is why athletes have been using this method. Would you try it?
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