The Gua sha technique, often referred to as "shark skin" therapy, involves the application of a specialized tool to gently scrape the skin, typically targeting areas such as the back, neck, shoulders, hamstrings, and more.
🦈 This technique serves to enhance circulation, facilitate healing process, disintegrate recently formed scar tissue, promote the release of toxins, and alleviate the build-up of lactic acid. Athletes will appreciate it as regular care after training, which will speed up the regeneration of strained muscles and relieve pain.
🦈 Gua sha causes micro-bleeding in the surface of the skin, which manifests itself as small bruises and gradually disappears after 48 hours.
🦈 Furthermore, both cupping and Gua sha have a traditional history of use in bolstering the immune system and combatting the early stages of common colds.
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