Channel Scrubbing
Channel scrubbing (or gua sha in Chinese) is a natural, alternative Chinese medicine therapy that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation.
This traditional Chinese healing technique may offer a unique approach to better health, addressing issues like chronic pain.
The Chinese medicine doctor applies massage oil to your skin, and then uses the tool to repeatedly scrape your skin in a downward motion.
Channel Scrubbing is generally performed on a person’s back, glutes, neck, arms, and legs. A gentle version of it is even used on the face as a facial technique. Your Chinese medicine doctor may apply mild pressure, and gradually increase intensity to determine how much force you can handle.
Channel scrubbing can help with
- Pain (joint & muscle, acute & chronic)
- Immune system
- Reduce inflammation
- Assist in treatment for a cold, fever, or lung problems.
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