Gua sha is a natural TCM therapy whereby the practitioner scrapes your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation. Gua sha is intended to address the problem of stagnant energy in the body which is believed to be responsible for inflammation. Inflammation is the underlying cause of many conditions associated with chronic pain. Rubbing the skin’s surface is thought to help break up this energy, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
Conditions that have been known to benefit from Guasha therapy include:
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Insomnia