Gua sha for various parts of the body
Face:
1.Before performing guasha,apply cosmetic lotion to protect the skin.
2.Scrape from top to bottom,and from the center to the sides along the fibers of the muscles.
3.Scrape slowly at angles less than 15 degrees to avoid expressing sha on the face.
4.The horizontal pressing-kneading method is often used on acupoints for health care.
Ear:
1.Scrape 4~5 times without guasha oil.
2.Scrape the anterior and posterior surfaces of the ear with the edge of the guasha tool,using the corner on points inthe concha.
Hands
1.Use patting manipulation and feet on the elbow and knee fossa.Do not use patting if there are varicose veins in the knee fossa.
2.Do not use guasha during the acute stage of tendon and ligament injuries.
3.Because the skin on the back of the hand, second metatarsal bone and dorsum of the foot is thin,apply guasha oil first.
Abdomen:
1.Scrape from top to bottom.For patients with organ prolapse,scrape from bottom to top.
2.Because the abdomen is soft and contains many important organs,it should be scraped gently and slowly.
3.Guasha should be performed at least 30 minutes after meals.
4.When using guasha to lose weight,patients should contract their abdominal muscles during the treatment for a better effect.
5.For abdominal pain, obtain a definite diagnosis before administering guasha.Do not perform guasha on patients with internal bleeding or acute abdominal diseases.