A Practitioner's Guide to Clinical Cupping: Effective Techniques for Pain Management and Injury

ISBN: 1623178398

Author: Lawrence, Daniel

Condition: New

A modern approach to the medical practice of dry cupping-to reduce inflammation and stimulate immune response; assist in myofascial release; relieve pain; and improve healing and recoveryIncludes links to instructional online video contentA Practitioners 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 and theoretical overview; how to apply and remove cups, and how long to leave them 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:Achilles tendon and shin painKnee, hamstring, and quad painHip problemsBack and neck painCarpal tunnel and other wrist painOther common sports and overuse injuriesFeaturing full-color photos throughout to clearly illustrate techniques, and video links for more detailed visual instruction, A Practitioners Guide to Clinical Cupping offers a complete and immersive learning experience.