Acupressure Taping: The Practice of Acutaping for Chronic Pain and Injuries

It is written by British physicians and it is apparent from the beginning their distaste and ignorance of chiropractic physicians, which was a definite turn off. However the information is excellent and very easy to understand and is well written An interesting concept for sports taping injuries. A bit of a “stretch” you might say. ;) !

Lately I have been reading large numbers of books with different and unique approaches to energy healing techniques. I recently finished reading this interesting 124 pages soft cover book (Acupressure Taping: the practice of acutaping for chronic pain and injuries by Hans-Ulrich Hecker M.D. and Kay Liebchen) which I purchased on Amazon for a bargain price.I was quite familiar with other energy healing systems (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Reiki, Flexology and acupressure) but I knew nothing about “acupressure taping” to help relieve pain and injuries until I read this book. This book is fully illustrated with full color photographs showing the application of acutaping to various parts of the body. This book is organized into two parts. Part one covers the following material: What is acutaping? Acutaping: a new therapeutic method, how does acutaping work? Who can benefit from acutaping, acutaping in sports medicine, when not to use acutaping, acutape information and tips, a sightseeing tour around the human body. Part two deals with the details of how to use the acutape on various parts of the body for best results. The appendix section reviews ailments from A to Z and sources of acutape.As I mentioned previously, I have not heard of or read any book which covers this specific kind of healing therapy in the past; however, if you are interested in learning something about acutaping techniques and methods you may want to check out this easy to read book. I gave this book five stars because it appears to be the only book published on this healing technique at this time.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Seated/Chair Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga for seniors and the physically challenged),

It's not the most technical book, but by cow, it works.I'm a beginner to taping, and use it mainly to stop the aches and pains at my advanced age of 31.It has clear diagrams of how to stretch, and equally unambiguous steps of where to place the tape.My only reservation is that it doesn't have instructions on the 'how' to tape - do I stretch the tape, do I roll it on?Dance a little shamanistic dance around after taping?A bit more background on why it works would also be nice, like, it stretches this muscle and this muscle.We've used it for calves, ankles, elbows and shoulders and the releif was immediate and palpable.But listen, for around $10 and pain relief with a bit of tape, you really can't grouse. Not too much.Could it be better, well yes. Is it pretty good - yes, if you want to get into taping for personal pain relief.If you're in it to win it, for performance sports etc, I wouldn't recommend it.But otherwise, great for noobs.

Written by 2 doctors who obviously know a thing or two about TCM, Acupressure Taping is a very well-designed and illustrated book showing a non-invasive technique to relieve pain by stretching a length of adhesive tape over the affected area. From the start, the authors distinguish between kinesio-taping from acutaping. It puzzles me that many of the reviewers here have failed to tell the difference.As the name suggests, acutaping involves the placement of the tape along acupuncture meridians. Thus, the authors stress that acutaping involves knowledge of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The brief introduction to the basics of TCM is probably more confusing than enlightening. Since the purpose of the book is not go into mind-boggling concepts of Yin & Yang, Five Elements, Internal/External Organs and Six Evils, it would have been better to go straight into acupuncture meridians and show their pathways clearly on the human body.The authors go on to list the indications, contraindications and caveat. Then, they bring us on a sightseeing tour around the human body. As in acupuncture, bony and muscular landmarks must be recognised. After that, the book goes straight into technique with some very good illustrations on different parts of the body of a female model.As an acupuncturist myself, I'm eager to use this non-invasive technique, but clinical experience shows that it has limited efficacy for any degree of pain/discomfort that won't go away with aspirin. I would only use it prophylactically or as a follow up to acupuncture sessions.Nevertheless, for those who are not trained or qualified to insert needles, it may serve a useful adjunct to professional management. Just don't expect it to work for anything more than mild discomfort. I have serious doubts about acutaping working for for diarrhoea, sinusitis, tinnitus and menstrual cramps. Applied Channel Theory in Chinese Medicine Wang Ju-Yi's Lectures on Channel Therapeutics Management of Post-Operative Pain with Acupuncture, 1e

When my clients began to ask me about acupressure taping (they saw it at the Olympics and other sporting events)I bought several books. This is the one I like best and use the most. I found the photos excellent and the text helpful. After some practice sessions on my family and friends I began to use this with my clients. They love it and I love it. I would recommend this to any professional massage therapist who is interested in learning about Acupressure taping. You might not want to make this your ONLY resource on the subject, but I bet it is the one you will return to the most often.

Great book and very interesting.

I like it

good book with nice pictures to show how to apply

Purtroppo mezzo libro è un preambolo su come queste tecniche possono aiutare la risoluzione dei problemi articolari e muscolari (e ci può anche stare) ed il restante mezzo libro parla dell'applicazione dei tape sul corpo in maniera sommaria. Non tratta tutte le parti del corpo e quelle trattate sono fatte in maniera superficiale e con tecniche un pò datate.In pratica sconsiglio l'acquisto di questo libro, se si è interessati veramente a queste tecniche bisogna rivolgersi a testi più specifici.Questo libro è adatto a chi vuole una generica infarinatura ma non dovrà mai cimentarsi con i tape.

Easy to read and great diagrams