Cupping vessels, like the syringe or the stethoscope, are a cornerstone of the history of medicine. Yet traces of a clinical methodology for their application are rare, if not entirely absent.

The fruit of 40 years of practice in cupping therapy, this book offers a technical rehabilitation of this ancestral practice, grounded in the concepts of physiotherapy, osteopathy and Chinese energetics. It provides a clear and detailed study of the mechanism of action of cupping, supported by precise, novel protocols that improve outcomes. It also warns against the false ideas circulating about the method and stresses the rigour required in the conditions of use and in the manner of execution.

Cupping, thanks to its proven results on pain and its safety in terms of side effects, is a valuable adjunct to contemporary medicine. It is a therapeutic gesture of remarkable efficacy, with a most promising future.