Why some docs think Michael Phelps’s therapy is...

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With his back and shoulders sporting deep purple dots, Michael Phelps thrust an ancient Chinese medicine practice into the mainstream during the opening week of the Rio games. But in Portland, Ore., a hub for naturopathic medicine, “cupping” is common practice. Dr. Loch Chandler, a naturopath with Providence Integrative Medicine, does cupping on patients five-to-10 times a week to help reduce pain, improve muscle function and enhance recovery from soft tissue injuries. “The majority of my…