Gua Sha (scrapping treatment)

Gua’sha is a natural, Chinese healing therapy that involves scraping of skin with a tool to improve circulation. Gua’sha addresses issues like chronic pain. Inflammation is the underlying cause of several conditions associated with chronic pain. TCM believes that stagnant energy - Qi (气) in the body may be responsible for inflammation. Rubbing the skin’s surface is thought to help break up this energy, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Gua’sha is often used to treat ailments that cause chronic pain, such as arthritis and adhesion, as well as those that trigger muscle and joint pain.