What is gua sha?

Gua Sha is a scrapping technique used in TCM for thousands of years. It is a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and other ailments. Gua Sha treats areas in the neck, shoulders, and back with oil or liniment. We then use a smooth round-edged object (spoon) to apply long smooth strokes in one direction with appropriate pressure. Once the red patches of skin appear, they detoxify the blood and restore the healthy flow in the area. The redness will slowly fade in 2 to 3 days.