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Dear doctors I would like to know about the cupping as I have seen many players in Olympics doing the same how it can help a common man in day today life. Please brief me the same.
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In cupping method: the therapy consists of having round glass suction cups that are warmed, then placed on sore parts of the body. The placement of the glass cup creates a partial vacuum, which is believed to stimulate muscles and blood flow, while relieving pain.
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