I do quite a bit of sport and I've got chronic muscle soreness in my shoulders. A mate told me about cupping therapy that he tried with a practitioner in Brussels. Before I shell out 60 euros a session, I'd like to know if it actually works or if it's just placebo. Has anyone actually tried it?
Cupping doesn't really have solid scientific evidence behind it, even though a lot of people swear they feel a difference. Honestly, you'd probably get just as much benefit from working on your mobility, doing regular stretches, or even getting a massage from someone qualified - all of that's better documented. If you've got chronic soreness in your shoulders, it might be worth seeing a physio or an osteopath to check there's nothing structurally wrong rather than dropping 60 euros per session on something that mostly works through placebo effect.
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