Being a Chinese I am, I have tried gua-sha treatment a few times, done my by aunt who is a beautician with real knowledge of this treatment.
Traditionally, it is meant to ‘scrap away’ any heat or knots in your body. And also to improve blood circulation. The first tool that I knw was used was usually ceramic spoon, and then fork.
The result of gua-sha, and usually will subside after 2 days.
I have a tool at home myself, but I don’t usually use it unless I am suffering from bodyache, but of course, my pressure will not be as strong as the professional.
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I’m very brave but I’ve never tried this. Ever. I would like to but I’m scared of bruising 😛
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you should! it’s painful but really effective to get rid of water retention and aches. and it doesn’t leave scar 😛
xin recently posted..Your say: Do you dare to gua-sha?
i don’t think i can tahan gua sha… i got very low pain tolerance, even a massage i need to get it done extra softly, otehrwise i’d be screaming!
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when i do it myself at home, it is usually much softer coz im scared of pain too >.<
xin recently posted..Your say: Do you dare to gua-sha?
I had it done once. Though it did ease the knots and all…… it is awfully painful. The pain, for me, lasts 2 weeks! I don’t think I can bring myself to that experience again.
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wow! ur case is super extreme! for me it usually dont last more than 3 days
xin recently posted..Your say: Do you dare to gua-sha?
I’ve never tried this, but will probably get around to it one of these days! 😛 I’m a bit scared of the bruising though…
u should! nothing to worry but coz the bruising should subside in a day or two
xin recently posted..Your say: Do you dare to gua-sha?
I have never tried it and don’t think I ever will! It looks so painful!
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u should try it! at least once in a life time, if u can get this service that is 😉
xin recently posted..Your say: Do you dare to gua-sha?
I would try it if I’m afraid of “massage type” pain :p
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Have tried gua sha on face and a bit on the shoulder…don’t remember if I’ve done the full back though. It’s okay, I don’t mind since I can’t see the red marks. LOL.
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I have tried qua sha many times especiaaly when you have body aches. It releive of winds from your body .