Scraping therapy
Scraping Therapy, also known as Gua Sha, is a traditional healing technique that uses a smooth-edged tool to gently scrape the skin. This action increases blood circulation, releases muscle tension, and stimulates the body’s natural healing response. It has been widely practiced in traditional Chinese medicine and is now used worldwide for pain relief and wellness.
How It Works
- A special smooth tool (made of jade, horn, or metal) is used to scrape the skin in one direction.
- Before scraping, the skin is lubricated with oil or lotion to reduce friction.
- The scraping motion stimulates microcirculation, encouraging better blood and oxygen flow in the targeted area.
- This helps release stagnant energy (“chi”) and metabolic waste, promoting faster healing.
Benefits of Scraping Therapy:-
- Relieves Muscle Tension – Loosens tight muscles and knots.
- Pain Reduction – Effective for back, neck, and shoulder pain.
- Improves Circulation – Promotes healthy blood flow and oxygen delivery.
- Reduces Inflammation – Helps the body repair tissue and heal naturally.
- Boosts Immunity – Stimulates the immune system and may reduce symptoms of colds and fever.
- Promotes Relaxation – Provides a calming, therapeutic effect on the body.
Frequently Ask Question
What can chiropractic services do for you?
Chiropractic services are a natural path that promote healing. Chiropractors work on the neuromuscular system of the body to alleviate many ailments. A person can reduce pain , increase movement, improve function within the body and improve their mental health. 2. Who can chiropractors work with?
Who can chiropractors work with?
Chiropractors can work with babies to elderly population. Chiropractors work on the spine as well as the outer joints such as elbow, wrist, shoulder,ankles, and knee.
What is the popping sound with chiropractic adjustment?
When performing an adjustment, the chiropractor is releasing gas bubbles that are located within the joint. The sound of an adjustment is the same thing as cracking your own knuckles.
Is chiropractic services safe?
Yes it is and it can reduce pain. There are always risks involved with any type of treatment that you receive. The doctor has been trained to perform these adjustments and it can only be performed by a licensed professional.
What kind of education does a chiropractor have?
The doctor must finish 4 years of undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Then he or she must take vigorous classes on the human body for another 4 years to earn the doctorate degree. The chiropractor must pass 5 different state boards exams to earn their license.
What do chiropractors treat on the body?
Head to toe for any type of musculoskeletal pain, discomfort, emotional stress, disc issue, headaches, neuralgia, arthritis, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and many more conditions.
Why am I hurting?
It can be due to sports injury, injury due to exercises, manual labor, workers compensation, slip and fall, motor vehicle accidents, pregnancy, sleeping position, and improper biomechanics.
What symptoms do chiropractors treat?
Back or neck pain
Headaches
Stiff or sore joints
Pain that travels down the arms or legs (like sciatica)
Muscle tightness or tension
Trouble moving or feeling "stuck"
Does insurance companies accept chiropractic care?
Yes, insurance companies accept chiropractic care. Talk to your insurance provider!