A Practitioner’s Guide to Clinical Cupping: Effective Techniques for Pain Management and Injury
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In this highly practical guide, acclaimed physical therapist and international lecturer Daniel Lawrence dispels some of the myths around cupping therapy and shows how it deserves to be viewed as a highly credible and versatile therapeutic tool in modern practice
Cupping―an ancient therapy which uses vacuum cups placed over the skin to treat a wide range of health conditions―appears in one of the earliest medical textbooks ever written and has been used in cultures around the world for thousands of years.
Though much maligned by its perception as a “complementary therapy,” the emergence of modern research supporting the use of cupping to treat musculoskeletal conditions has seen it enjoy a huge resurgence in recent years. You only need look at the unmistakable cupping marks visible on Olympic swimmers to see how valued it is within professional sport.
An ancient treatment, a new way
Presented with clear descriptions, colour photographs, and QR codes linking to online video tutorials, Lawrence’s approach to dry cupping offers enhanced treatment outcomes and methods that are more readily accepted by Western medicine and modern manual therapy bodyworkers. These are techniques that deliver maximum benefit whilst minimizing some of the less desirable after-effects of more traditional methods.
Starting with the history of cupping, the book guides you through the principles of application with illustrated protocols for musculoskeletal conditions of the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, hip, back, shoulder, wrist, hand, elbow, and neck.
Whether you are looking to treat Achilles tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or low back pain, Lawrence illustrates why cupping is a safe and effective choice of treatment. Where this book differs from others, however, is that it introduces the concept of using passive and active movement in a treatment. In this way, cupping can be viewed as an enhanced form of both massage and exercise rehabilitation. Couple this with a valuable understanding of how these techniques influence the nervous system and cupping now stands up to “evidence-based” scrutiny. This is modern cupping!
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Additional information
| Publisher | Lotus Publishing (30 Nov. 2022) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 104 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1913088332 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1913088330 |
| Dimensions | 2 x 14 x 22 cm |
by Mr. T. Frost
An excellent manual for therapists. Clear pictures, well written and the addition of QR codes linking to online information make this a very useful document. It is essential for anyone who wants to understand cupping in a modern day setting.
by Tati
Great collection of text, images and links to videos to help you understand cupping and improve your practice.
by Kindle Customer
I took part in Daniel’s cupping course and the book was included. I find this book very helpful, great explanations, the photos are invaluable. It’s a great book to flick back to if you have a mind blank moment and also to improve knowledge. Highly recommend
by Rebecca Martorelli
Great book with lots of tips and tricks. The QR codes are brilliant and the way it is written makes its a great hands-on guide. Have already recommended it to other health care professionals.
by Tati
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It includes QR codes that lead to instructional videos, making it incredibly simple to follow along and grasp the techniques of clinical cupping. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn in an accessible way.
by Sally Steadman
Really well written book with lots of colour photos. If you are new to cupping it’s a really good book to read and even if you are experienced it’s a great little reference book to keep by your side.
I did Daniels course as well which I would highly recommend.
by Mrs P
Was given the book at the recent RockPods training event. Really great book, with lots of practical information, colour photos and links off to YouTube linking to videos to support the information given. Works for both the RockPods and the Clinical cups.
by derryborn19
Book is easy to follow, very good instructions and the QR codes help with the practical part. The course and book would recommend both.