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GUASHA, 刮痧

“Gua” means press-stroke. A round-edged massage tool is rubbed over the back, neck, or limbs to break up adhesions in the muscle and fascia layers. The micro-trauma caused is painless but often produces a temporary pattern of “Sha” meaning dots (i.e. petechiae) under the skin that takes several days to resolve. After several treatments, less and less sha will appear until eventually little or none appears because the adhesions are gone leaving the area with better circulation and healthier tissues.

Benefits of Guasha
- Reduces muscle pain and stiffness
- Promotes circulation

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