US athletes now use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) methods to gain a slim edge in performance and recovery. Any extra edge helps in a performance and recovery is super important after training and competition. These Instagram photos show us how athletes follow hip health trends - renewed interest in TCM. You can also check out our blog post on Celebrities and Traditional Chinese Medicine - Cupping Therapy. Though painful, leaves bruise-like marks, Cupping Therapy became the new health trend among celebrities and athletes. Learn how pro athletes hack sport performance with traditional Chinese medicine.
Michael Phelps (Olympic swimmer gold medalist) uses Cupping Therapy
Michael Phelps definitely popularized this therapy when he showed up in competitions with the treatment's signature bruises. Since then cupping marks have been seen on bodies of NBA basket players, gymnasts, baseball players, swimmers, weight lifters, and many of them pro athletes, even gold medal Olympians!
Celebrities like Justin Bieber have been "spotted" as well! (read more here).
Natalie Coughlin (Olympics swimmer gold medalist) uses Cupping Therapy. hashtag athlete life #athletelife
Chris Brooks (elite US gymnast) said cupping was his secret weapon - a do-it-yourself treatment without trainers and doctors. He just had to heat up the cups, which he bought for $15 online.
More Reading on how athletes use traditional Chinese medicine
Team USA Cupping for (Gold New York Post)What were the marks on Michael Phelps' Back? (ABC Rio 2016 Olympics)
TCM for Athletic Bodies (Trendy Equinox gym Furthermore blog post)
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