Benefits of Cupping
Cupping dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C. Cupping therapy supporters believe that cupping removes harmful substances and toxins from the body to promote healing. But that’s not proven . The many people, specifically athletes who do choose to undergo cupping therapy will often do so before participating in their sport, as well as after. Most have a goal of addressing specific aches and pains within their body, as they want to heal these areas as much as they possibly can before participating in their chosen sport. For athletes who have been diagnosed with a specific injury or have had to undergo a surgical process, cupping therapy can be used to help their body heal faster. Cupping can even be used to help decrease an athlete’s recovery time after they have undergone strenuous training. Athletes can expec...