Cupping stains cover the bodies of athletes in the Tokyo Olympics. Know their benefits (photos)
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Cupping stains covered the bodies of a number of athletes participating in the Olympic Games currently held in Tokyo, and will continue until the eighth of next August, prompting international newspapers, led by the British newspaper "The Independent", to shed light on "cupping".
The newspaper stated that these spots were initially seen in 2016 on the back of the American swimmer, Michael Phillips, who won gold medals, as well as for the American gymnast, Alex Nador, noting that these marks are an ancient treatment that has roots in the cultures of the Middle East and Asia.
The idea of cupping depends on placing cups of glass on certain points of the back, after emptying them of oxygen through a limited flame or other means, and thus these cups become capable of absorbing corrupt blood, which leads to the appearance of red spots that disappear within a week, But the effect occurs instantaneously, as the movement of blood circulation becomes easier and the endorphins secreted by the body flow and are the best treatment for pain and injuries, according to doctors.
And scientific and other sports websites such as Al-Ain Al-Akhbariya had quoted statements from the Moroccan doctor Hisham Fneish, a specialist in homeopathy, in which he said: “Despite the popularity of cupping in Islamic societies, it has not attained the status it deserves in the world, until now, where it is viewed as an issue. traditionally obsolete, which is already the case in medical practice.”
He added: "Should we wait to see Michael Phelps with red marks on his body to pay attention to the benefits of cupping? Cupping is the best treatment for athletes who must do it once a month or more in order to stimulate blood circulation and heal from small wounds or pain that they are exposed to as a result of intense training." ".
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