Sports Cupping: A Beginner's Guide to Cupping Therapy for Athletes at Any Level

by Maggie Hansen

Have you ever hurt yourself while working out? Are you looking for a simple, inexpensive treatment method? Cupping could be the answer!For thousands of years, cupping has been practiced in countries like China, Egypt, and Greece. By heating a glass cup and pressing it against pressure points on the body, therapists can encourage healing and promote good health. If you’re cupping at home, you will use the vacuum-cupping method, which replaces glass cups with plastic, rubber, or silicone, so you don’t need to involve fire. This therapy has become increasingly popular among athletes who frequently deal with sore muscles, stretched ligaments, and other health problems.In Sports Cupping – A Beginner’s Guide to Cupping Therapy for Athletes at Any Level, you’ll learn about the history of cupping and all its benefits. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, all of life is sustained by energy known as “qi,” and the human body is no exception. Unfortunately, the flow of qi can stagnate because of injuries and cause symptoms like pain, dizziness, and decreased athletic performance. By applying cupping, you can activate healthy qi flow again, strengthen your immune system, and prevent diseases. In this book, you’ll learn how to treat injuries strainsGroin pullsShin splintsLower back painKnee injuriesTennis elbowNeck painWe’ll also cover health conditions that can affect an athlete’s performance, like anxiety, depression, nausea, and insomnia. If you’re an active person or a professional athlete, you are at risk for injuries. This book provides you with detailed guides on where to cup and other treatment options like changes in your diet and herbal medicine. You’ll also learn about specific essential oils and herbs that can enhance your cupping experience, and complementary treatments that therapists often offer. An injury shouldn’t stop you from achieving your athletic goals. Educate yourself on an ancient and effective treatment method, and become stronger than ever!

171 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 2, 2018

Reviews

[Paul Bazeley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very comprehensive guide

I purchased this guide as I was looking at alternative methods for addressing an issue I am experiencing with my lower back and leg. Although the title specifically is about cupping I found it to provide a broad background into other alternatives and background of them in a very good narrative. The cupping shows specific and practical guidance in relation to various areas and aspects of the body. I enjoyed this book

[Mr A Osbourne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Don’t believe the hype

No pictures that demonstrate cupping. Cupping on Jing well points, highly impractical. The theory is good but if you’re not trained in traditional Chinese medicine then the acupuncture points and the material will go over your head.

[Justin Rademacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

The author was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I was happy with the information in this book. Thank you.

[Fakharah Rathore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Lovely book good read interesting facts and informative well presented and good pictures to show which points are recommended to