A Practitioner's Guide to Clinical Cupping

A modern approach to the medical practice of dry cupping-used to reduce inflammation and stimulate immune response, assist in myofascial release, relieve pain, and improve healing and recovery. Includes links to instructional online video content. A Practitioner’s Guide to Clinical Cupping provides a concise, practical, and easy-to-understand guide to safe and effective cupping techniques, integrating up-to-date research on physiology, neuroscience, and biomechanics. Physiotherapist Daniel Lawrence-known for his popular RockPods cupping training courses-includes all the information a new practitioner needs to get started, including a basic history of cupping, a theoretical overview, how to apply and remove cups, how long to leave cups on the skin, how to use oils and creams to assist glide cupping techniques, and more. Chapters detail specific cupping practices for different parts of the body and common ailments, including the following: Achilles tendon and shin pain Knee, hamstring, and quad pain Hip problems Back and neck pain Carpal tunnel and other wrist pain Other common sports injuries and overuse injuries Featuring full-color photos throughout to visually demonstrate the techniques as well as video links for more detailed visual instruction, A Practitioner’s Guide to Clinical Cupping offers a complete and immersive learning experience.