GUA SHA
Gua sha is a Traditional Chinese therapeutic technique that involves using special tools to scrape the surface of the skin, aiming to enhance blood circulation, relieve muscle tension, and improve overall physical well-being.
By applying scraping motions to specific areas of the body, Gua Sha stimulates the nerve endings on the skin, providing pain relief, easing muscle tension, promoting blood flow, reducing muscle spasms and fatigue, and facilitating the movement of blood and lymph. Moreover, it can activate immune cells, boost antibody production, improve skin blood circulation and oxygen supply, and aid in nutrient absorption and metabolism.
Gua Sha finds extensive application in clinical practice for treating various ailments and discomforts, including pain, colds and coughs, muscle strains, uneven skin tone, acne, pimples, and wrinkles.
Benefits of Gua Sha include:
✅ Pain alleviation
✅ Improvement of muscle conditions
✅ Enhancement of metabolism
✅ Improvement of skin condition
✅ Promotion of overall well-being
✅ Reinforcement of the immune system
It is essential to bear in mind that while Gua Sha can offer certain clinical benefits, it may not be suitable for everyone or all circumstances.
If you have an interest in gua sha, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner. They can tailor a personalized treatment plan based on your specific symptoms and requirements.
Can be combined with:
FAQs
-
What are the benefits of doing Acupuncture?Pain relief Improved sleep Reduced stress and anxiety Improved digestion Enhanced immune function Improved fertility Adjunct therapy for other conditions.
-
Does Acupuncture hurt?You may feel a small prick with each needle. It’s less painful than the feeling when you get a vaccine or blood draw. It is common to feel soreness, numbness, heaviness, electricity, and ants walking around the needles, which is considered a sign of therapeutic activity in the acu-points. Most people find acupuncture treatment highly relaxing and of great therapeutic value.
-
Are Acupuncture needles sterile?As a registered T&CM Practitioner of Malaysia, we are bound by a strict code of ethics and are obliged to use single-use, pre-sterilised needles which are immediately disposed into sharp bin after use. These hygiene and safety standards are mandated by the Ministry of Health and provide protection against the transmission of infectious diseases.
-
Can I have Acupuncture with Western medical treatment?Acupuncture can, and often is used in conjunction with Western Therapy medical treatment. It does not negatively interfere with other forms of medicine. However it is important to tell your practitioner what other forms of treatment you are receiving.
-
What to prepare when you‘re going to do Acupuncture?Make sure to allocate time & don’t do strenuous activities. Opt for loose-fitting, comfortable clothes. Bring along short pants. Eat an appropriate amount before your appointment. Avoid caffeine or alcohol before your appointment.
-
What to do during Acupuncture?Pick your most comfortable position. Relax. Try not to move the body or change the posture casually, if you try to do so, it might cause pain and danger. During acupuncture, there will be sensations such as soreness, numbness, heaviness, electricity, and ants walking, which are called "Qi sensation". This is a normal phenomenon, so don't worry. If you have a burning sensation during infrared therapy, or any discomfort during electroacupuncture treatment, please tell your TCM practitioner at any time.
-
Do & Don’t after TCM treatments✅ DO Rest and keep warm Eat well and keep hydrated Notice the effects and feedback to your TCM practitioner If you still feel soreness, numbness at the site after Acupuncture, it may last for several hours, or even one to two days. This is a normal phenomenon, so don’t panic ❌ DON'T Strenuous activities Cold food & drinks Immediately take shower (wait after 2 hours) Cold and windy condition
