This technique can improve circulation and address symptoms such as chronic pain. We can move qi using a unique tool to break up stagnation.
means “to rub,” and
is a term for the red dots, also called petechiae, that may manifest from applying the gua sha treatment.
The treatment is typically done with a jade gua sha tool and can also be with a Chinese soup spoon or rounded jar lids.
In this treatment, the skin is rubbed using various tools to produce light redness. While this may be a strange sensation, Gua Sha should never be painful to the patient.
Gua Sha treatment is typically applied on the back, neck, shoulders, buttocks, and limbs but can be applied to areas on the front of the body as well. Oil is applied to the skin before treatment to reduce friction.
The sha marks will typically disappear within two to three days after the treatment. Although the sha will go away, the pain relief can last.
DISCLAIMER: this blog post is intended for informational purposes only. Do not perform any treatments included in the post yourself. This includes, but is not limited to, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Chinese nutritional therapy. They should only be performed by educated and licensed acupuncture practitioners.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) studies have shown that acupuncture is an effective treatment alone or in combination with conventional therapies to treat the following:
Nausea caused by surgical anesthesia and cancer chemotherapy
Dental pain after surgery
Addiction
Headaches
Menstrual cramps
Tennis elbow
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial pain
Osteoarthritis
Low back pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Asthma
It may also help with stroke rehabilitation.
If you are curious about the benefits of acupuncture, scheudule an appointment for a personal consultation, and evaluation.
