Gua Shua, or scraping therapy, is an essential and lesser-known treatment tool used in traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Gua Sha, or scraper tool, is a relatively simple tool roughly the size of your hand. Gua sha works to unblock qi, a Chinese philosophy of energy medicine that controls and balances our spirit, emotions, mental health, and physical well-being. It is believed that blockages of qi cause pain and other adverse conditions in the body, like:
The technique can be used on the face to relieve sinus pressure and TMJ (jaw tightness). Practitioners use oil and a scraping tool to increase circulation and blood flow, which can help alleviate tension and pain, minimize wrinkles, and improve your skin's appearance. Gua sha means "scrape red" and involves scraping the skin to create abrasions.
After the treatment, it results in a rash-like spotting, which can be jarring to those unfamiliar with the treatment, but it is a sign that healing is taking place. The scrapping motion releases toxins and stagnation built up in the shallow layers of the body. It helps move stagnant blood, boosts qi energy, improves the immune system, and is an excellent treatment for inflammation, chronic pain, migraines, fever, and colds.
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