Many fans who are following Olympic Games sharing the same questions about the Olympic athletes. What is the meaning or reason behind the dark, red circles on the body of the athletes.
These circles are on the shoulders, back and other muscle groups of the athletes, and almost every athlete has them.
Wang Qun
In Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Olympic swimmer Wang Qun was photographed with her swimming suit, and her body was open. She had these red circles all over her back.
Michael Phelps
In the Men’s 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Michael Phelps was also spotted with red circled shoulders.
Alexander Naddour
American gymnast Alexander Naddour was also seen the red marks on his shoulders at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Ruta Meilutyte
At the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, swimmer Rita Meilutyte was carrying the same red marks on her shoulders and back.
Other than actors, Jennifer Aniston also was spotted with these marks on her body, while she was present at the premiere of “Call Me Crazy” in Los Angeles in 2013.
But, What Are These Marks?
The reason behind these marks is a therapy called cupping. The Chinese therapy method has been around for more than 2000 years. It is using for treating pain, muscle stiffness, and respiratory issues.
It is a simple procedure where with special cups, a suction is being created and then sealed. The suction pulls the skin and blood vessels, and that is the reason of red marks on the skin. This method is enhancing circulation and it also relaxing the muscle groups.
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