Massage Guasha

Massage is called exercise for the lazy. It allows you to feel younger, more cheerful, more active. Guasha massage does even more - helps to cure a number of diseases and improves the appearance of the skin.

  What is gouasha massage?

One of the methods of Chinese traditional medicine. In the literature, you can still find the name Massage Guache.   “Gua” means “scraping”, and “Sha” is something bad, that is, such a massage scraps all the bad from you. It is carried out using scrapers or plates on any surface: on the face, head, neck, limbs, back and abdomen. Chinese massage Guasha is 3 types:

• cosmetological,
• prophylactic,
• therapeutic and diagnostic.

This list includes diagnostics, since after massage on the skin there are traces of red, purple and even black. They are called the spots "Sha". From the point of view of Western medicine, these are microscopic hemorrhages, but Eastern medicine sees a positive sign in them - the release of negative energy from the body. Traces signal the stagnation of blood and the level of problems associated with internal organs. Photos after massage of Guasha with scarlet marks on the body can be frightened, but experts assure that the procedure almost does not bring pain.

Why do Guasha massage are performed?

The list of indications for massage by the guasha scraper includes the following diseases and violations:

• cold, bronchitis - swelling of the mucosa and shortness of breath is removed,
• osteochondrosis - edema and muscle spasm are removed, lymph flow and blood circulation in a massive place are improved,
• cholecystitis - a feeling of nausea, spasm and pain in the gallbladder leaves,
• joint pain - blood circulation and mobility normalize, swelling of neighboring tissues falls,
• acne - the toxins that create it are excreted,
• disorders of the nervous system - the dream becomes more calm,
• reducing immunity - tone and resistance increase.

The general effect of Guasha massage on the body is expressed in the fact that it is:

• removes stagnation of blood,
• helps to reduce inflammatory processes,
• normalizes the working activity of the organs,
• removes excess weight
• increases endurance of the cardiovascular system, in particular, reduces blood pressure.

The cosmetological effects of guasha massage is the elimination of pigmentation and acne, skin tightening. It is also used in adjusting the figure and an anti -cellulite program. Guasha massage is shown to people with both heavy physical exertion and with hypodynamia, as well as those associated with intense intellectual loads.

  Gaasha massage scrapers

A scraper is used as a tool for massage guas (it is also called a plate). Previously, even the shell of the turtle could serve as the material for him. Some Chinese even used coins for self -medication. Now you can buy a scraper for massage guasha from the following materials:

• minerals (Onyx, Jade, Cassolik, Agat, Obsidan),
• bones and horns of large animals (buffalo),
• metal (copper).

The price varies from 350-390 p. For a scraper from a buffalo horn up to 700 p. For a scraper of Bian-shi stone. Under this name hides black nephritis, which in China is attributed almost magical properties.

Rules and features of the massage of Guasha

For massage, a special butter is used. On the Internet, its cost for 200 ml starts from 700 p. The duration of the massage depends on the number of zones involved and their size (the time spent on the back of a 20-year-old girl and the 40th man will not be the same). One zone approximately takes 15-20 minutes. But even for the whole body, gouache massage is not done for more than an hour.

After the procedure, a strong feeling of fatigue appears. Experts argue that, by load strength, this massage is equal to a couple of tens of kilometers. After massage, Guasha follows:

• put on warm clothes (the best option is knitted),
• be in a warm room without drafts,
• refrain from swimming for 6 hours,
• drink more warm water or herbal tea 1-2 days after gouache massage.

The next session is assigned after the traces of the previous one were sleeping, as a rule, this is 3-5 days. Guasha massage is repeated until dark spots and pain cease to appear. Usually, 5-10 sessions are enough for this.

To positively affect the duration of their life, they advise you to repeat the massage complex annually. If you decide to fulfill this advice, it will not be superfluous to engage in teaching Guasha massage.

Massage Guasha: Body

Guas massage technique consists in moving a scraper from the center to the periphery, from top to bottom. The impact is divided into 3 types:

• bu-gua (weak pressure, slow movements);
• pin-Bu Pin-C (pressure and speed of medium force);
• se-gua (quick strong movements).

On the limbs of movement is produced towards the fingers. On the back and stomach move from the spine to the sides. So, the massage of the gouache of the back is carried out according to the following algorithm:

• On the skin over the entire surface of the back and shoulders, apply a thin layer of gouas massage.
• With stroking movements, warm the skin and prepare it for the main manipulation.
• From the cervical vertebrae with jerky movements, the angle of the plate is scratching down the spine at the selected pace. In each area of \u200b\u200b5-10 cm, we make 6-10 movements depending on the physical condition of the patient. We stop on the cob.
• On both sides of the spine at a distance of 2 cm, we draw one line along the same movements.
• We process the shoulder blades from the neck towards the hands and armpits with a wide edge of the scraper. Each blade accounts for 20-30 movements.
• Think the gaps between the ribs with your finger.
• An angle of the scraper is made 5-7 movements from the spine to the side between the pair of ribs. We do this procedure between all ribs.
• The edge of the scraper is processed the whole back from the spine to the sides.
• If necessary, process the skin with a soothing cream or tool.

When you take possession of the massage technique of Guasha so much as not to look at the instructions, it will be possible to improve skills. Using two scrains, you can simultaneously massage the areas of blades or ribs.

Massage Guasha: face, neck

Massage of the face and neck is carried out with plates, which are 2-3 times smaller than usual. Here, Guasha massage is carried out in most cases only with a cosmetic purpose, so that the effect should be soft, not too intense.

Indications for massage guasha faces:

• wrinkles,
• problem skin,
• migraine,
• muscle clamps,
• dull complexion.

Guasha massage can be carried out both on dry skin, and treated with special oil or cream.

• Visually, we divide the forehead into two parts. We make 7-10 scraping movements from the center of the forehead to the temple parallel to the eyebrow.
• So many times, “scraping” from nose to temple.
• The following movements are from the corner of the mouth and from the chin to the temple. In this area we make about 20 movements.
• Repeat p. 1-3 for the second side of the face.
• We spend 5-6 times on the chin from the lower lip to the neck and from the nose to the upper lip.

You can (but not necessarily) apply nutritious oils. Non -professional effects on the area of \u200b\u200bthe nose and ears are not recommended. In the case of a person, as well as with the back, it is possible to improve the technique of massage of the Guasha by using two scrains at the same time. Due to the simplicity of the technique and accessibility of the tool, this type of massage of Guasha can be produced daily, as, for example, a home version  cryomassage.

The neck massage is usually done immediately after facial massage. Perform it the same in strength, not quick movements in such areas:

• from the chin to the clavits (20-35 movements),
• separately the spine to the breast vertebrae (6-10 movements),
•   The back of the neck is from the hair to the shoulders (15-25 movements).

Movements in the neck should be tangible, but not painful.

Combination of massage guasha with other massages

Reviews about guaasha massage are rarely neutral. Pain to some patients seem to be stronger than therapeutic effect. However, among fans of Guas massage there are those who not only systematically use it, but also combine with other practices. Among them:

• massage with heated cans,
• tapping the involved meridians,
• warming the wormwood cigar,
• bloodletting,
• acupuncture,
• applications.

Guas massage for the face complements the massage of 36 movements. Together, they tone the skin, due to the activation of blood circulation and cleaning the lempe capillaries, improve sleep. Women are especially clearly noted by women that the skin after massage of Guasha becomes delicate like a baby. Together, these massages can also cope with the manifestations of mild anxiety or tension.

Contraindications of massage guasha

The contraindications of the massage of Guasha are as follows:

• allergies to the components or an attack of allergies to other substances shortly before massage,
• infectious diseases,
• thrombocytopenia,
• fever,
• skin diseases and open wounds in the massage site,
• pregnancy,
• fractures that have not yet grown together,
• oncological diseases,
• diseases associated with the system of hemostasis,
• hemophilia,
• reducing the function of the kidneys,
• skin hypersensitivity.

If you have one of these contraindications to one degree or another, you should consult a specialist before the session. When conducting massage at home, you should also first evaluate the level of your readiness to massage Guasha.

Video on how to massage Guasha

Here you can watch a video about the massage of Guasha in the back of the back, abdomen, arms and legs.