Have you noticed the red circles yet? This is why some athletes walk around with it.
The red, sometimes even purple, circles arise after cupping. Cupping is a method of soothing sore muscles. Suction cups are placed on painful areas. They create a vacuum and lift the skin, which is good for blood circulation, among other things. Athletes see it as a way to promote recovery.
Many athletes and trainers believe in the effect of cupping, but there is no scientific proof yet that it works.
