Chinese medicine into sports rehabilitation "artifact" Phelps is "cupping enthusiasts

In the swimming stadium of the Rio Olympic Games, there was a symbolic image of Chinese medicine cupping: cupping, and these "big circles" appeared on the famous American swimmer Phelps! This is really curious and exciting for the people.

Recently, many photos of Phelps's participation in the 4×100m swimming relay competition of the Rio Olympic Games have been circulated on the Internet. It is clear that the Philippine fish has a clear cupping mark on both shoulders and back. According to the media, the Chinese medicine cupping is very popular in the US swimming team, and Phelps is a hot pot "fan".

"Cartridge cupping" has always been a long-established Chinese medicine method. It uses cans as a tool to generate negative pressure by means of burning, pumping, etc., so that it can be adsorbed on the body surface, causing local blood stasis, in order to achieve the passage and vitality. Activating blood, swelling and relieving pain, phlegm and cold.

According to media reports, at present, many foreign sports giants have a special liking for Chinese medicine. In an interview with USA Today, American gymnast Nadu once praised China's "cupping" skills. He said: "This (referring to cupping) is a 'secret weapon' that helps me to alleviate the injuries caused in gymnastics training. Pain and damage. It is more effective than I used to spend a lot of money on treatment. It is easy to get hurt by doing this kind of exercise, but this kind of therapy is the best I have experienced, so I have saved a lot of pain."

"Acupuncture" has also become the preferred tonic for athletes to recover. During the 2012 London Olympics, American track and field athlete and 400-meter bronze medalist Didy Trotter received daily treatment from local acupuncturists. After the Sochi Winter Olympics, Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris began to receive acupuncture treatment to help restore his body after several weeks of injuries before the Olympics. It was also because of the help of acupuncture treatment that McMurris was able to successfully compete and finish the game well, and eventually won the bronze medal for the Canadian team.

So far, what are the main effects of these traditional Chinese medicine methods on athlete rehabilitation? Is everyone suitable for Chinese medicine such as cupping?

On August 14, the reporter interviewed Zhao Yan, director of the Department of Massage and Rehabilitation Medicine of Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Zhao Yan took “cupping” as an example and popularized the relevant knowledge of Chinese medicine in sports rehabilitation. "Athletes, especially swimmers, have long been trained in water. Cold and dampness is easy to stay in the muscles, coldness is attracted, moisture is heavy and turbid, athletes will have physical difficulties, muscles and other discomforts. On the other hand, athletes In the long-term training process, there will inevitably be damage, the local tendons will be blocked, the blood flow will be poor, and the collaterals will be blocked." Zhao Yan introduced that at this time, cupping and other treatments in Chinese medicine can stimulate the body to watch yang. Can dispel the cold and dampness of the table. At the same time, the qi stagnation, blood circulation and relieving pain.

"The Chinese medicine law has a particular emphasis: symptomatic treatment is useful." Talking about the application of Chinese medicine, Zhao Yan said, "Taking cupping therapy as an example, it is always a "diarrhea law", mainly for emergency evidence. So can not be used or stayed for a long time. If the tank is too long, it will cause the body's Weiyang gas to wear out and hurt the human body." Zhao Yan introduced that cupping is a professional Chinese medicine physiotherapy method. It is necessary to know the acupuncture points and master the techniques. Observe, try not to foam to avoid infection.

"So, cupping and other work is best carried out by a doctor with a Chinese medicine practitioner's license. If you have not systematically studied and trained, cupping treatment at random may cause some harm to the body." Zhao Yan reminded.