RIO DE JANEIRO -- Alex Naddour has tried massages, a hot tub for recovery and gotten cortisone shots before a competition. The relief they offer from the wear-and-tear his body has taken from gymnastics is often only temporary.
But he’s found a $15 solution on Amazon.
Like many on the American men’s team, Naddour has found cupping provides relief from the soreness and pounding that come from gymnastics.
“That’s been the secret that I have had through this year that keeps me healthy,” Naddour said. “It’s been better than any money I’ve spent on anything else.