Relieve Muscle Soreness
with
Gua Sha Therapy

How You May Benefit From Gua Sha Therapy:

  • Relieve Muscle Pain
  • Decrease Muscle Tightness
  • Break Down Scar Tissue
  • Reduce Inflammation
  • Increase Blood Flow
  • Release Toxins
  • Alleviate Sinus Pressure
  • Promote Healing

What Can Gua Sha Therapy Treat?

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:

How Gua Sha TherapyWorks

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.

patient receiving work injury chiropractic in Charlotte NC

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.

Begin proper care for your muscle pain with Gua Sha by scheduling an appointment today.

Our Online Reviews

* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.