What is Cupping Therapy? History Cupping was established as an official therapeutic practice in the 1950s across hospitals in China after research conducted by Chinese and former Soviet Union acupuncturists confirmed cupping’s effectiveness. Prior to the 1950s, cupping is believed to have been used for over years in Chinese medicine. In recent years, cupping has
You’re enjoying a lovely hike when suddenly it hits you: your calf gets a cramp, and the pain is severe enough that you have to stop walking. It goes away in a few minutes, but you wonder, “is there any way to prevent this from happening again?” What is a muscle cramp? A muscle cramp
If you didn’t lose consciousness, you can’t have a concussion. We’ve all heard that refrain; it’s a common belief, but it’s false. Great progress has been made in driving awareness of concussions and what they are, but misconceptions persist. For our safety, athletes young and old need to educate themselves about this brain injury. You can
A common result of recreational sports is repetitive strain or injury due to overuse. Two of the most popular injuries that occur are tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow. Even if you don’t play tennis or golf, these injuries can easily happen to you over time. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are different types of injuries
What is a concussion? A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury caused by either a direct blow to the head or an indirect mechanism, such as whiplash, which can still cause the brain to shake violently inside the skull. While the signs and symptoms are usually temporary, lasting between 1-2 weeks in
