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.
1. Instructions for online access - p. 321 2. Cover image - p. cover 3. Title page - p. cover 4. Table of Contents - p. toc 5. Dedication - p. ii 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Contributors - p. vii 8. Foreword - p. viii 9. Preface to the First Edition - p. ix 10. Preface to the Second Edition - p. xi 11. Preface to the Third Edition - p. xii 12. Acknowledgements - p. xiii 13. Glossary - p. xiv 14. Acupuncture/Acupressure Points - p. xv 15. 1. History of Cupping Therapy - p. xxvii 16. 2. Cupping’s Folk Heritage: People in Practice - p. 16 17. 3. Cupping in Buddhist Medicine - p. 32 18. 4. Benefits of Cupping Therapy - p. 46 19. 5. Preparing the Patient for Cupping Treatment - p. 64 20. 6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies that Can Safely Introduce Cupping to their Treatment Protocol - p. 71 21. 7. The Cupping Procedure - p. 78 22. 8. What to Expect During and after Cupping Therapy - p. 86 23. 9. Twelve Methods of Cupping Therapy - p. 90 24. 10. Cupping Therapy on Children and Adults - p. 117 25. 11. Cosmetic Cupping Therapy - p. 122 26. 12. Cupping Therapy in the Treatment of Common Disorders - p. 143 27. 13. Treating Miscellaneous Disorders with Cupping Therapy - p. 183 28. 14. Sports Injuries - p. 210 29. 15. Myofascial Trigger Points Cupping Therapy - p. 230 30. 16. Cupping Therapy Evidence-Based Research - p. 246 31. 17. Frequently Asked Questions and Precautions and Contraindications - p. 310 32. Index - p. 315
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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.
1. Instructions for online access - p. 321 2. Cover image - p. cover 3. Title page - p. cover 4. Table of Contents - p. toc 5. Dedication - p. ii 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. Contributors - p. vii 8. Foreword - p. viii 9. Preface to the First Edition - p. ix 10. Preface to the Second Edition - p. xi 11. Preface to the Third Edition - p. xii 12. Acknowledgements - p. xiii 13. Glossary - p. xiv 14. Acupuncture/Acupressure Points - p. xv 15. 1. History of Cupping Therapy - p. xxvii 16. 2. Cupping’s Folk Heritage: People in Practice - p. 16 17. 3. Cupping in Buddhist Medicine - p. 32 18. 4. Benefits of Cupping Therapy - p. 46 19. 5. Preparing the Patient for Cupping Treatment - p. 64 20. 6. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Therapies that Can Safely Introduce Cupping to their Treatment Protocol - p. 71 21. 7. The Cupping Procedure - p. 78 22. 8. What to Expect During and after Cupping Therapy - p. 86 23. 9. Twelve Methods of Cupping Therapy - p. 90 24. 10. Cupping Therapy on Children and Adults - p. 117 25. 11. Cosmetic Cupping Therapy - p. 122 26. 12. Cupping Therapy in the Treatment of Common Disorders - p. 143 27. 13. Treating Miscellaneous Disorders with Cupping Therapy - p. 183 28. 14. Sports Injuries - p. 210 29. 15. Myofascial Trigger Points Cupping Therapy - p. 230 30. 16. Cupping Therapy Evidence-Based Research - p. 246 31. 17. Frequently Asked Questions and Precautions and Contraindications - p. 310 32. Index - p. 315
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