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Gua Sha massage is a special massage technique with special blunt tools that originated in Asia. It is said to support and improve the immune system and therefore health and well-being by improving the flow of Qi. Various scrapers or massage tools in different shapes and materials such as stone or horn are used for the Gua Sha massage treatment technique. In the online shop at AcuMax you will find a large selection of massage tools in various shapes and materials.
What are the benefits of a Gua Sha massage?
The word "Gua" means to scrape and "Sha" means redness or illness - the Gua Sha massage is therefore about "scraping or scraping out illness". Blood circulation is stimulated and with it the supply of nutrients to the tissue. In addition, the lymphatic flow is stimulated and the body is supported in the elimination of toxins. The Gua Sha massage also releases energy and blood stasis. According to traditional Chinese medicine, it stimulates the flow of Qi and blood and moves blocked moisture. Pain or other symptoms of illness are a sign of an imbalance in the body. These blockages lead to excessive heat or cold in the organism, which can lead to pain, tension, restlessness and more. A Gua Sha massage with special massage tools or scrapers helps to release these blockages and allows the energy to flow again.
When does a Gua Sha massage help?
The treatment or massage technique can be used specifically to combat pain or discomfort, as well as to strengthen general health or prevent illness.
Indications:
- Back pain
- Shoulder and neck pain
- Tension in general
- Headaches (incl. migraines)
- Weak connective tissue
- Circulatory disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Restricted movement
- Joint problems
- nerve pain
- Digestive problems
- Respiratory problems (colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma)
Gua Sha technique and application
As with all massages, a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere is important to optimise the treatment. During a Gua Sha massage, the tool is massaged over the affected areas with pressure. Depending on the procedure, gentle or strong pressure is applied. With gentle pressure, more strokes are needed to achieve the effect - depending on the body region or indication, however, this is more comfortable for the patient. The grip techniques are uniform scraping and kneading combined with manual massage techniques such as stroking. Gua Sha massage is usually performed on the back, but it can also be used on the arms and legs. Depending on the localisation of the symptoms, the therapist treats the relevant area. An oil or cream is used to optimise the gliding properties of the massage tools. Painful or quickly reddened areas indicate blockages to the therapist and thus indicate the complaints to be treated. When scraping, a sequence of strokes is followed in which a stroke is repeated approx. 3 - 10 times until the reaction of the skin is clear. The strokes are usually applied symmetrically to the right and left of the spine. After the treatment, the treated area is massaged or stroked again.
Redness and possibly bruising, as well as slight tiredness are possible after the treatment, as the blood circulation, metabolism and lymph flow have been stimulated and are now having an after-effect.
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