An ancient Chinese healing technique. It scraps your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation, release the blocked energy and heat, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, tension, detoxify, nourish the skin, cell nourishment and strengthens the immunes system. and effectively reducing hypertension.
This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or Sha, Sha refers to stagnant metabolic waste that causes excess heat to build within the body, which can affect blood and energy flow and cause pain. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, Qi or Chi is the energy that flows through the body, and it must be balanced and flow freely to ensure health and wellbeing. When Qi is blocked, it causes pain or tension in the muscles and joints. Gua Sha aims to free this blocked energy to relieve symptoms, aches and stiffness. Once the excess waste is gone, new healthier cells will be reproduced.
Benefits
Pain Relief: Gua Sha is often used to alleviate various types of pain, including muscle pain, tension, and chronic pain conditions.
Improved Circulation: The scraping action of Gua Sha can enhance blood flow, which may help deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Detoxification: Some proponents believe that Gua Sha can help remove toxins and metabolic waste from the body.
Muscle Tension Release: Gua Sha can effectively release muscle knots, tension, and stiffness, promoting relaxation and improved flexibility.
Immune System Support: It is believed that Gua Sha may stimulate the immune system, helping the body's natural healing processes.