The benefits of Gua Sha for the neck include promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, as well as helping to relieve symptoms such as muscle stiffness and soreness in the neck.
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment method that involves using scraping tools and techniques to treat diseases. It primarily involves repeated scraping and friction on the skin surface to achieve effects such as regulating Qi and blood, promoting blood circulation, resolving blood stasis, relaxing muscles, and expelling pathogens and toxins.
If the muscles in the neck are sore and stiff due to fatigue or exposure to cold, Gua Sha can be used under the guidance of a physician to alleviate symptoms. It can also be combined with acupuncture, cupping, and bloodletting techniques to enhance the effects of promoting blood circulation, expelling pathogens, and aiding muscle relaxation. It is important to avoid taking a cold shower after Gua Sha and to prevent the treated area from being directly exposed to fans or air conditioning.