While the first few days of the Olympics have been completely dominated by swimming, it’s not the world records people are talking about. It’s the strange circular bruises on Michael Phelps’ back.
Okay, so some people are talking about the world records (Australian women’s 4 x 100m relay swimming team, we’re looking at you). But many watching at home were too distracted by Michael Phelps’ back to fully appreciate the U.S. men’s 4x100m freestyle relay win.
Does phelps have those circle bruises from cupping massages or are they marks showing he’s an alien fish in disguise… makes u think.
— Ahh, Diet Parpo|4| (@mtwundagore) August 8, 2016
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I get this done semi regularly as I have a bad back. I don't even think about or notice the bruises anymore. I had a massage with cupping the day I was scheduled for a c-section and it wasn't until the anaesthetist asked me what it was that I remembered I'd had it done. I find it helpful especially when I was pregnant and was limited I what medication I could take.
does this mean this alternative therapy is ok?
There is a good write up of the evidence on the ABC here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/...