Counter-irritation is an ancient therapy with a wide range of uses. It is relatively painless in its application and may be safely used in chronic arthritis and rheumatism to bring long lasting freedom from pain and often to restore joint mobility. It is useful in treating a wide range of respiratory dysfunction such as EMPFYSEMA, ASTHEMA and BRONCHITIS. In its varied forms, counter-irritation is especially useful in improving LOWER and MID-BACK PAIN, SCIATICA AND SPONDYLITIS AND SPONDYLOSIS. It is also especially useful in treating REPETITIVE STRAIN injury. Here in our clinic, we employ basically two traditional forms of counter-irritation: CUPPING and BAUNSCHEIDTS KUR (Baunscheidt’s Cure!)