Cupping Therapy: A beginners guide to Cupping Therapy

By Erik Smith

Maybe you've been wondering what those red circles on Michael Phelps' and Jennifer Aniston's backs are. Lately, the spotlight has been shining on this alternative healing method called Cupping Therapy. What you may not know is that this therapeutic technique was performed by ancient cultures long before Olympic athletes and Hollywood celebrities introduced it to the limelight. Cupping, which is otherwise known as myofascial decompression, is an age-old massage therapy method performed by placing a suction cup-like apparatus on the affected area of a person's body. This is done to create negative pressure to achieve the desired result. Such results range from providing relief to sore muscles to breaking up post-operative scar tissue. In this book, you will read about the rich history of cupping therapy and follow its journey from the imperial courts of ancient China to the red carpet. Whether you're a gymnast or a desk worker, there are so many ways in which cupping therapy can benefit you. Find out more about how cupping therapy works and the numerous health benefits that it offers. Speculations have been raised regarding the safety and effectiveness of cupping therapy. The red bruises alone are enough to make anyone hesitate about engaging in this healing technique. This book's aim is to serve as your complete beginner's guide to cupping therapy and to provide factual, unbiased answers to the frequently asked questions about cupping. Through these pages, you will also become familiarized with the various methods of cupping, the different types of tools used, and other necessary knowledge to maximize the effectiveness and safety of the therapy. What you will learn in this guide:What it is and How it WorksWhere it All BeganHow it Can Help YouMore Stuff You Need to Know Before Receiving Cupping Therapy

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521307059
• ISBN13: 9781521307052
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"