Cupping Therapy For Muscles And Joints

"An important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, cupping has recently gained widespread acclaim for its many benefits. It may look like some kind of torture and temporarily leave strange circles on your skin, but it's so effective that everyone from professional athletes to famous celebrities is using it to improve their health and well-being. In this book, you will discover what cupping is, how it works, and which cupping techniques would be best for you. You will learn the science behind the suction and the many conditions and ailments it can alleviate."--Back cover.

An ancient alternative technique that has found its right place in the modern world of healing. In recent years countless high profile athletes and celebrities have been sporting distinctive circular "cupping" welts on their bodies -- the back and shoulder area being most common. Dating back thousands of years, cupping is a form of alternative medicine. The cups create suction and help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, deep relaxation and can even provide relief for sciatica and sinus congestion. Massage Cupping body therapy is a modern and modified version of cupping therapy that creates suction and negative pressure through the use of both stationary and moving cups. These cups are available at pharmacies and do not use heat like old-fashioned glass cupping -- making them entirely safe and easy for home use. Shannon Gilmartin is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and certified vacutherapies educator who teaches this wonderfully diverse therapy and has witnessed the positive outcomes for patients. This book shares all her extraordinary professional and hands-on experience, so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of cupping. Nearly 200 step-by-step photos and full color pages make it easy to follow this expert instruction. The book includes: The history of cupping, the types of cups and the many therapeutic benefits of cupping from skeletal and muscular to the digestive and nervous systems What to expect after a cupping session including comprehensive safety and techniques information Applications for common conditions that range from stress and back tension to frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and even acid reflux A section for speciality applications like athletic performance, prenatal therapy and working with inflammation (acute vs. chronic). A comprehensive and easy-to-read cupping therapy book, with plenty of practical suggestions. This must be one of the best cupping therapy books I have seen recently published. -- Ilkay Zihni Chirali, Author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy

This comprehensive guide to Chinese cupping therapy details this traditional and effective treatment with extensive clinical examples, commentary, and detailed diagrams. Cupping therapy delivers healing effects by improving blood circulation, promoting smoother flow of qi through meridian points and dispelling cold and dampness in the body. It involves local suction on the skin through vacuum created by heating and subsequent cooling of the air in the cup. Because of its easy application and immediate effects, cupping therapy has been practiced in China since time immemorial and remains to this day as a form of traditional medicine for treating illnesses and enhancing health. With solid grounding in both theory and clinical practice, the author introduces the fundamental principles of cupping therapy and areas that require special attention, which are followed by techniques of cupping for targeted ailments. The book covers nine areas: internal medicine, surgery, ENT and ophthalmology, dermatology, andrology, gynecology, and pediatrics (with 73 common illnesses), as well as sub-health condition and health and complexion enhancement, with cupping options for various target skin areas. A Comprehensive Guide to Cupping Therapy contains: A therapy for healing, enhancing health and improving quality of life through the natural way of traditional Chinese medicine Techniques of cupping that can be quickly mastered to help yourself heal, with easy to follow illustrations Tips from a medical professional on having a better diet and life style to prevent illness and gain a healthy complexion.

This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. This new edition includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system as well as new material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine. A dedicated website complements the text with video clips showing the eleven methods of cupping therapy. DVD containing 12 video clips showing the use of cupping in practice. Unique scienfitic research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system. LI>16 page colour plate section containing 63 halftones. New page layout including new features. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout with more details allocated to individual treatment and methods. LI>New material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CUPPING TODAY! Cupping Therapy has been around for quite a long time. It had been used by ancient cultures such as Egyptians, Chinese and other Middle Eastern civilizations. In some parts of Asia, it's termed as Ventosa and considered a low-cost and effective treatment for muscle pains and other conditions. It helps with inflammation, pain and improves blood circulation. Is it really effective? Well, considering that it's being used by Olympic athletes, Hollywood stars and more importantly everyday people. It's hard to dispute since it has been passed around for generations. This book is about giving more information on the art of Cupping. It'll serve as your basic and reliable guide in knowing more about the therapy before trying it out for yourself. This book contains:* History of Cupping* The Basics of the therapy * Complementary treatments for Cupping* Cupping Points and their Anatomical Locations* Different Ailments that may be Treated by Cupping* How to Perform Cupping Both the Old and New Methods* Reasons to Try CuppingLearn more about this effective therapy by going through this book. It's a wonderful, non-invasive procedure that will improve your health and overall well-being. Take a step towards health today!

Discover the magical healing power of cupping therapy! Completely eliminate muscle and joint pain. Provide simple, clear and effective acupoint cupping treatment methods for various annoying pain problems in the body such as shoulders, neck, waist, back, elbows, legs, ankles, etc. The book contains 133 photos of treatment steps, including acupoint cupping treatment and instructions for various types of pain in hands, feet, back and shoulders. A guide to anti-inflammation, pain relief, and healing that you can do at home. It can promote circulation, enhance immunity, and completely get rid of 33 kinds of pain and minor body ailments.

Cupping thеrару is аn аnсіеnt fоrm оf alternative medicine іn whісh a thеrаріѕt рutѕ ѕресіаl сuрѕ on your ѕkіn fоr a few minutes to сrеаtе suction. Pеорlе get іt for many рurроѕеѕ, including tо help with pain, іnflаmmаtіоn, blood flow, rеlаxаtіоn аnd wеll-bеіng, and as a tуре оf dеер-tіѕѕuе mаѕѕаgе. Cuрріng is a type оf аltеrnаtіvе thеrару thаt originated іn Chіnа. It involves placing сuрѕ оn the ѕkіn tо create ѕuсtіоn. Thе ѕuсtіоn may facilitate hеаlіng wіth blооd flоw. The Chinese cupping could be for face and any part of the body.

This book provides in great detail the benefits of cupping therapy. It describes what is cupping, how cupping therapy works. It covers the different cupping methods, the benefits of cupping, the side effects, and restrictions. It also goes into great detail on how to prepare for the session, the correct preparation, and sterilization of equipment, and the various types of cupping equipment to choose.