Good question: This is an ancient practice now popularized by some of the Olympic swimmers. One of my patients told me that it really relieved her muscle ache at her shoulders. But I am not aware of any scientific study on this subject. Since it does no harm (although it leaves a transient burn mark), one may try it for muscle pain. As for eliminating disease, I am a skeptic.
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