Jul 23 2024, 07:06 PM, updated 2y ago
S'porean man suffers big blisters on back from cupping during S$574 massage package in JB
A Singaporean man's attempt to relax in Johor Bahru ended up making him more stressed when he put his faith in the wrong massage parlour.
He'd gone across the border with his wife for a short trip, to take a break from Singaporean life and to enjoy the food and services in Johor.
This was their usual practice to unwind every few months, and to relieve his persistent back ache with a good massage.
Unfortunately, his last massage session left him with huge blisters on his back and a medical bill of nearly S$800.
Speaking to Mothership, the man's wife said they'd gone to a massage spa at R&F Mall on Jul. 13.
They'd initially opted for "ala carte massages" which cost over S$86, but were later convinced by staff to upgrade their experience.
"The counter lady kept asking us to sign a package and said that there are free herbal foot soaks, cuppings, and one free massage on our birthday... Since the price is one-third of what we pay in Singapore, we agreed to sign. So we topped up another S$484."
Cupping therapy involves creating a local suction on one's skin with heated cups. It is said to ease back and neck pain, headaches, and other ailments.
The pair had been going for cupping sessions for over 15 years, but this would be the first time they tried cupping at this particular massage parlour.
Expecting to leave the spa with a weight off his shoulders, the husband instead found himself with blisters on his back.
"Looking at the suction marks on the back, it is quite obvious that the pressure was too high. The masseuse also forgot to check and remove the cups in time," said the wife.
The husband added that the masseuse had went on to massage his feet after placing the cups on his back.
Read more at https://mothership.sg/2024/07/back-blister-...assage-cupping/
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