Back massage with a stone scraper. Chinese gouache massage: the secrets of the healing technique

I already briefly wrote about Tok Sen, and even developed a detailed video instruction for clients, so in this article I will pay more attention to Guasha massage.

I also wrote about Gouache, but in that article I mainly focused on. Here, to a greater extent, we will touch on gua sha body massage, as one of the mandatory principles of Buddhist healing.

Guasha massage is popular in Thailand, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Laos, Malaysia and other countries of Southeast Asia.

I don’t know how it is in other countries, but Thai Guasha is different from the Chinese that many people know. They even have different scrapers and massage lines differ in places.

In this article, I will use new materials translated from Thai. The article is a continuation of the series of materials "9 principles of healing of Buddhist monks", see the beginning.

Guasha, or as the Thais call it, Guuasa, Guua massage, is very light and uncomplicated. To use it, you do not need to go through a long training. It is enough to know the principles and basic schemes of "scraping". It is quite possible to perform gua sha massage on your own where you can do it yourself - face, head, shoulders, arms, legs, abdomen and rib cage.

Of course, it is much more convenient (and more pleasant too) to do this in pairs with each other. How to do gua sha massage at home, I will try to tell below. All you need is (better even a set of 2-3 scrapers of different shapes) and, master the principles - and practice.

Regular scraping massage helps to get rid of migraines, coughs, body pains. Activates work immune system, improves the absorption of oxygen by cells, cleansing cells from toxins. Improves the quality of blood and starts the process of removing "pollution" from the body.

The effect of Gua Sha massage can be enhanced using. In the cold season, it is better to use balms with a warming effect.

The Chinese mainly use stone scrapers, while the Thais love wood and metal. It is believed that the stones absorb negative energy, and it is difficult to cleanse them at the energy level. With wood and metal in this regard, it is easier.

You can use special scrapers made of wood or horn - they are created in a convenient shape. But if there is no scraper at hand, Thais can do this massage with a coin, a spoon or a metal cap from a Thai balm.

This massage can also be done through clothing.

And in the traditions of Lana (northern part of Thailand), Guasha is made with the tip of a horn ... This is much more painful than massage with an ordinary scraper. And it is considered more efficient. But there are some nuances, not knowing which, you can do harm.

Guasha massage technique

During the massage, do not press hard, so as not to damage the skin. Scrub until red marks appear on the skin, but no more than 50 times in one place. It is recommended to pass 10-50 times in one place.

Gouache head massage

Head massage begins with the face along the lines in the figure above, then the scalp is scraped in the direction from the forehead to the neck, moving down.

Pass the scraper very gently in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe eyes, without much pressure, so as not to damage the skin. You should be comfortable.

When massaging other parts of the body, also do not forget that you should very carefully scrape the delicate areas of the skin: the neck, the inside of the arm, the stomach.

This type of massage is mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures Tipitaka.

Guasha back massage

To work out your back, you can no longer do without the help of a partner. Massage can be performed both in a sitting position and lying on your stomach. Use the massage lines you see in the picture above. When working with the back, you can do stronger pressure than on more delicate parts of the body.

With scraping movements, treat each area along the massage lines, making no more than 50 movements in one place. The skin after the procedure may turn red, and bruises after guasha massage are considered normal, by the nature of which it is possible to diagnose the state of the body.

Some salons or masters practice guasha massage for weight loss or anti-cellulite guasha massage. But in traditional Buddhist practice, gua sha is still considered primarily a means of general healing of the body - it removes toxins from it. Of course, you can do gouache massage for cellulite - just as well as combine it with other procedures.

Guasha scraper massage of legs and arms

Perform the procedure from top to bottom along the massage lines from the figure. In one area, do no more than 50 scraping movements. On less sensitive areas, apply more pressure, on more delicate areas, reduce it.

Work the left limb first, then the right. Be especially careful on areas of skin above the veins. In the presence of diseases of the veins, it is impossible to perform massage over them.

Gouache massage of the feet and hands is best done with a scraper corner or a massage horn. These can be purchased from our website. The effect can be enhanced by working through the active points on the feet and palms with a massage stick.

When massaging Guasha, you should keep in mind some of the nuances:

1. In many areas of the skin, it is necessary to apply force and make quick, continuous movements until redness begins to appear on the skin.
2. By the color of the traces from the scraper, after a few days, you can determine the state of health:

• Pink or slightly reddish- low level of slagging, BUT there are exceptions. It may also indicate hypochromic anemia. It can also be in overweight people, in which case it may indicate a strong violation of metabolic processes in the skin and the body as a whole.
• Red — initial stage congestion, the beginning of the accumulation of toxins (literal translation - poisons)
• Dark patches- long-term accumulation of poison, in oriental medicine it is called "wind"
• Blue- severe stagnation, an overabundance of toxic substances
• Black or purple– extreme stage of pollution, the threat of oncology

If you have black marks, it is not a fact that you have cancer, but it is worth getting tested for cancer.

According to the observations of a Thai monastery, 80% of those who left black and purple marks suffered from oncology.

Gouache massage - contraindications:

• allergy to the oils used;
• skin hypersensitivity;
• injured surface of the skin on the treated area;
• high blood pressure;
• poor blood clotting, thrombocytopenia;
• kidney problems;
• dropsy, which developed against the background of cirrhosis of the liver;
• infectious diseases of the skin;
• a large number of moles, especially convex ones;
• pronounced varicose veins;
• oncological diseases;
• severe heart failure;
• acute mental disorders;
• non-united fractures;
• anasarca (extreme edematous syndrome);
• pregnancy, lactation;
• menstruation.

A small addition: not all Gouache masters believe that it is impossible to scrape out non-united fractures, some, on the contrary, recommend it. I was given a Guasha massage on a broken toe with a crushed bone, only sooooo carefully. If you do a Guasha massage with a fracture correctly, it accelerates regeneration. But if you do not know the technique, it is better not to risk it.

There are always questions about how often Guasha massage can be done. Thais recommend holding the next session after the discomfort from the previous session of scraping massage has passed.

And in between you can do it: it stimulates the metabolism in tissues, accelerating regeneration, softens muscles and tendons, relieving tension. It is very good to combine Guasha and Tok Sen: first “tap” the whole body with a hammer and a peg, and then go through with a scraper. These 2 massages complement and reinforce each other.

I have several Thai Gua Sha schemes with various diseases. If you are interested - write in the comments to this article, and I will arrange this knowledge in an article.

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Guasha massage is one of the oldest types of Chinese massage. The name translates as "scraping off all that is bad." For the procedure, special scrapers made of natural material are used. With the help of these plates, certain parts of the body associated with internal organs are processed. Reflex irritation contributes to the regeneration of skin tissues, the restoration of organs and the cleansing of the body from toxins. Mastering the gua sha technique opens up new possibilities for healing and strengthening immune forces.

Indications for massage

Massage has a healing effect on:

• diseases of the musculoskeletal system (joints, spine, bones);
• circulatory and lymphatic disorders (swelling of the extremities, constantly freezing hands and feet);
• muscle spasms;
• osteochondrosis of the back and neck;
• excessive deposition of fat cells (anti-cellulite massage);
• inflammatory processes in the muscles and some internal organs;
• age-related extinction of some body functions.

The gouache technique has proven to be effective in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. After sessions of massage with scrapers in patients with cerebral palsy, the spastic state is facilitated, motor activity improves. Autistic children and children with delayed psycho-speech development are treated using this technique.

1. In the field of sports medicine, gouache is used for the speedy recovery of athletes after injuries and heavy loads (competitions).
2. Chinese gouache massage masters claim that this technique treats infertility, both female and male.
3. Therapeutic gua sha massage is also used in beauty salons to improve the condition of the skin.

weight loss- Another indication for Chinese massage. This technique, due to the combined effect on the tissues of the human body, has a fat-burning effect and contributes to the fact that even visceral fat is absorbed, deposited on the internal organs and depressing their functionality.

The cosmetic effect after gouache is visible after two or three days: the skin is rejuvenated, wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion improves.

Impact on the body

The effectiveness of the gouache technique is predetermined by the instrument itself. The masseur operates with two scrapers. The raw material for manufacturing is jade or plates of natural horn. Each scraper is used for a wide variety of movements and ways of influencing the human body. It affects them on bioactive points human body by activating certain processes.

With these scrapers, the massage therapist can:

• smooth the body;
• scrape it off;
• press the handle on active points, etc.

The light sliding of the scrapers over the surface of the body is due to the use of oil (it can be both massage and aroma oils, depending on the purpose of the massage). This method is useful in metabolic disorders.

Contraindications

You can not do gouache massage for any violations of the integrity of the skin:

• microtrauma (abrasions, scratches, etc.);
• burns, including solar.

Such a massage is harmful in chronic inflammatory diseases and in cases where doctors diagnose the presence of a tumor. For example, you can not massage the stomach if a woman has uterine fibroids. An absolute taboo for gouache is the mammary gland. You can only massage the line of the sternum with scrapers.

• Moles, especially embossed ones, warts and other bulging formations on the skin are an obstacle to massage.
• Gouache sessions during pregnancy and on critical days for women are highly undesirable. As a consequence, profuse painful bleeding may occur.
• Skin diseases, allergic dermatitis also interfere with the massage.

What you need to know

1. Each session can be called stressful, it is so unusual. Water procedures immediately after a gouache session are contraindicated. Bath or shower can be taken only after six hours after the massage. Until this time, you need to drink non-carbonated mineral water, the more the better. After the procedure, there will be profuse sweating, urge to urinate. With this fluid, toxins are removed from the body.
2. The best time for a massage is the second half of the day. It is advisable to make guasha on the eve of the weekend to give your body a rest.
3. It is not recommended to sunbathe on the beach or in the solarium before and after the procedure.
4. After performing the massage, the body is covered with stripes or spots, they are also called shea spots. The color of these spots can range from bright red to black. These are not just bruises, this is evidence that the body is being cleansed. You can not proceed to the next session until the marks on the skin disappear. This will take no more than 3 days.
5. A gua sha massage session should not last more than 25 minutes.

Video lessons

In this video, the massage master shows all the possibilities of the impact of the gouache technique on the face area. It treats the skin with the flat and side surfaces of the scraper, presses the handle on bioactive points, alternates stroking and kneading movements. When the head is treated, the technique is more gentle than that used for other areas of the body.

The effect on the body using the gouache technique in this video should not be frightening: bright red stripes appearing on the skin of the back are a completely natural phenomenon. Most patients do not experience pain. Processing the body with scrapers made of natural materials allows you to activate the points responsible for the functioning of the organs. Intensive movements are replaced by lighter ones. After a massage session, a person experiences relief bordering on euphoria.

Guasha is one of the most ancient massage techniques of the East. It is believed that this massage is of Chinese origin. This is confirmed by special scrapers found during excavations of ancient burials.

Archaeological exhibits are made of the favorite stone of the Chinese - jade. Such scrapers were supposedly used for gouache procedures several centuries ago.

Gouache massage is rightly called one of the most democratic, since the procedure for carrying out such procedures has never been kept in strict confidence. This means that masseurs were in demand both in the imperial palaces and in the poorest Chinese villages.

According to the interpretation of Chinese teachings, a disease develops in a person as a result of the harmful effects of factors such as cold, dampness, wind or heat.

Acting mainly through the skin, they cause the appearance of areas with slow blood and lymph circulation. Therefore, in order to bring the negative received from the outside back, it is also necessary to act through the skin.

The purpose of guasha massage is to restore human health, which is achieved by eliminating stagnation in the tissues of the body by the method of special effects on its different zones.

Having eliminated these problematic “foci of the origin of the disease”, such a massage eliminates the very cause of health problems and, of course, its consequences.

Types of gouache

Diagnostic

This type of gua sha procedure is used when it is necessary to determine exactly which organs or systems in the human body need treatment. Massage is performed not only on the back of the patient, but also on the chest, arms, abdomen, legs, head.

Most often, diagnostic gua sha is used already at the first procedure of the course.

After special treatment of the skin with a scraper, by various spots (the so-called “sha” spots) and points, the master determines in which system of the body the violations have occurred.

Spots and dots appear exactly in the projection zones of the disease processes going on in the body. Such knowledge allows the massage therapist to work further with a specific focus of action.

In addition to diagnostics, guasha massage increases blood flow in the muscles, which relaxes them. This helps to eliminate spasms, regulates the energy balance of the body, in this way providing additional protection from the appearance of many serious diseases.

Prophylactic

Preventive guasha massage activates metabolic processes and accelerates the removal of toxic substances, toxins through the skin and other excretory systems functioning in the human body. This massage is carried out using a specially prepared oil or balm.

The procedure of this type of massage involves the choice of one of 3 techniques for influencing the skin:

1. The tool moves quickly, with fairly strong pressure.
2. The movements of the tool are slow, with light pressure.
3. The scraper moves slowly, but with strong pressure.

The duration of the procedure is 30 minutes.

Healing

The healing effect of gua sha massage is based on the fact that the reflexogenic points located on the surface of the human body have a connection with the internal organs and systems of the body. This makes it possible to influence the entire body through the zone of such a massage in order to heal.

During the procedure, blood circulation and lymph circulation are accelerated, as well as the rate of elimination of toxic substances. Often, healing massage is complemented by vacuum skin treatment (using cans), acupuncture (using needles) and acupressure (point exposure with fingers).

Healing guasha increases the elasticity of blood and lymphatic vessels, which accelerates their movement, as well as the movement of Qi energy in the meridians (channels that conduct energy) under the skin of a person.

According to ancient teachings, this allows you to achieve a balance between the energies of Yin and Yang in the body and get the maximum cleansing of the body.

During the course of treatment with guasha massage after 1 or 2 procedures, you may notice that the signs of the disease have slightly increased. There may also be an unpleasant odor from the skin.

These features of the human condition indicate the presence of active detoxification processes in the tissues of the body. After a few days, these phenomena disappear, and there is a clear improvement in health.

With the help of healing massage, you can eliminate such diseases:

• osteochondrosis, since such a massage removes swelling well and increases the flexibility of the spinal segments;
• cholecystitis; problems associated with diseases of the gallbladder are resolved gently and painlessly;
• a cold; impact on areas of the body associated with breathing, removes swelling of the bronchi, resulting in a cough;
• diseases of the heart muscle and cardiovascular system; gouache procedures lower blood pressure and normalize the rhythm of heart contractions;
• massage removes neurosis, improves sleep and appetite, improves immunity and restores the shattered nervous system;
• diseases that have developed in the pelvic organs; by increasing blood flow and lymph flow in this area of ​​the body, gouache massage contributes to the disappearance of stagnant and adhesive formations;
• some diseases of the stomach and intestines.

In modern China, regular gua sha procedures are considered an indispensable part of a healthy and fulfilling life for people. This is one of the main differences between Chinese medicine and European medicine.

Cosmetic

This type of massage is used to increase elasticity and rejuvenate the skin of the face. During the procedure, scrapers made of agate or jade are used. These minerals, when in contact with the skin, help to get rid of puffiness.

• active aging processes in facial skin tissues;
• dark spots on the face (pigmented);
• the presence of acne on the face;
• increased activity of glands that secrete sebaceous matter on the face.

Scraping massage increases the elasticity of the mimic muscles of the face, relaxes most of the facial muscles, improves blood and lymph circulation in the facial tissues. The processes of enhanced renewal are activated in the skin cells, which leads to their significant rejuvenation.

Indications for the procedure

Gouache massage helps to solve a wide range of health problems and improve physical condition:

Contraindications and restrictions

Guasha should not be performed if a person has:

During the massage, it is necessary to pay attention to the presence of birthmarks or moles in the patient. Such skin formations should not be touched.

Effect and benefit

The guasha massage procedure is highly effective, as it is based on a dialogue with the human body through the channels of the internal energy of the body - the meridians. A true gouache master knows how to remove blockages along the path of Qi energy in the human body, thus eliminating the cause and consequences of the disease.

Impact on the reflex zones of the human body allows you to accelerate blood flow and metabolic processes in skin tissues, activate endogenous (formed directly by cells and tissues) substances, which leads to healing and rejuvenation of the skin and the whole body.

The cosmetic effects of such a massage are: burning of subcutaneous adipose tissue and reduction of cellulite zones; restoration of facial muscle tone; removal of excess fluid from tissues; reduction of edema and flabbiness of the skin.

You can increase the effectiveness of the gouache procedure by including elements of vacuum massage and cauterization techniques with a special wormwood cigar in the techniques used.

Preparing for a massage

Before starting the massage, the human body must be wiped with a damp cloth, and then lubricated with special oil or balm.

The most appropriate when performing such procedures is the use of balms prepared with herbs. It is important that the substances that lubricate the body are hypoallergenic and create a good sliding effect.

Gouache scrapers

Material, scraper shape

Several centuries ago, Taoist monks practiced gouache massage using special stones. Later, massage scrapers made from black buffalo horn appeared. Before use, such tools were boiled in 18 secret Chinese solutions.

To this day, a scraper made using this technology is considered the best tool for guasha massage, as it has the ability to accumulate energy during procedures and release it in the next session.

Nowadays, scrapers are made from various materials. It can be traditional jade, agate or animal bone.

Scrapers can have a triangular, round or rectangular shape, as well as a comb shape (for head massage). It is very important that the edges of the scrapers are smooth and rounded to avoid injury to the skin during the procedure.

Scraping techniques

During the gouache massage procedure, the scrapers directly affect certain parts of the human body, while the direction is chosen along the energy lines passing under the skin - meridians.

In total, there are several dozen such lines on the human body, of which 12 meridians are considered the main ones. The gouache master knows the scheme of the main meridians, and the movements of his scraper pass along such lines.

The technique of performing movements with a scraper depends on the goal and can be selected from 3 options:

• the scraper moves quickly and presses hard;
• the scraper moves slowly and presses weakly;
• the scraper moves slowly and presses strongly.

Massage oil

When performing the procedure, you should use coconut or olive oil. To achieve the maximum effect of opening the pores of the skin and heating its surface, it is customary to add a few more components to the oil, which serves as the basis.

Such a tool is easy to do on your own.

Recipe 1

When coconut oil (100 g) is taken as the basis, several components will be required for it, taken in equal proportions (1 teaspoon each):

• cocoa powder;
• cocoa oil;
• rosehip oil;
• vitamin E;
• vanilla powder.

All ingredients must be mixed until a homogeneous substance is obtained. This composition must be stored in a clean glass jar, in a cool and dark place.

Recipe 2

Another option for compiling guasha massage oil includes the following ingredients:

• olive oil (this is the base, it will need 100 g);
• 5 drops of tamanu oil;
• 12 drops of vitamin E;
• 5 drops of calendula flower oil;
• cocoa powder (2 teaspoons);
• mumiyo (10 tablets);
• tea extract (preferably green, 2 teaspoons).

Procedure technique

Face and neck

Massage of the face and neck is considered the most time-consuming among the varieties of gouache procedures. The tools for its implementation are 2 special small scrapers.

Before the massage, it is necessary to cleanse the face and neck with cosmetic milk. The procedure can be performed both with and without skin lubrication preparations, on cleansed and dry skin.

The movements of the master should be directed along the lines of a regular massage from the middle of the face down and along the neck in both directions.

Procedures of this kind can be carried out every day, because the skin does not deform or stretch when using guasha practices. Cosmetic massage lasts 1.5 hours.

back massaging

Body massage should be carried out in a ventilated, but not cold room, in the absence of drafts.

• The movements of the master should be directed along the spine (along the meridian of the bladder), from the legs to the head;
• Then the scraper moves along the anteromedial and posterior median meridians, according to the scheme of their location;
• After that comes the turn of working out the meridian of the gallbladder, the meridian of the triple heater and some others, depending on the problem being solved (treatment of a particular disease). The scraper moves most often from the center to the sides, with dashed movements, with varying degrees of pressure on the skin. The force of pressure is selected by the master individually for each patient.

According to Chinese tradition, the number of times the scraper is passed over one treated area of ​​the body depends on the age and gender of the person.

There is the following standard:

• young girls - 6;
• young men - 7;
• adult women - 8;
• adult men - 9.

During the massage, a person feels pressure on the skin, tingling, and sometimes slight discomfort. The patient's body is wiped several times during the massage with a damp cloth to remove toxic substances released on the skin.

The duration of the back massage is about 30 minutes. Sha spots that appear on the back after scraping usually disappear from the surface of the skin after 2 days.

belly massage

Carrying out procedures on the abdomen is indicated if there is excess fat deposits in this area of ​​the body, as well as when stretch marks appear in women after pregnancy and childbirth.

It is forbidden to massage on the stomach if a person has pathologies internal organs abdomen or unhealed stitches after surgery

For women, contraindications are also: monthly cycle, pregnancy or postpartum less than 5 months.

The massage procedure on the abdomen is carried out with an empty bladder and empty rectum. After the last meal before the start of the massage, 2 hours should pass.

The first 2 days after such a massage, experts recommend drinking slightly warmed water to enhance metabolic processes in skin tissues.

Other parts of the body

On the legs and arms, gouache procedures are carried out along the meridians of the limbs, from top to bottom, without affecting the joints. The pressing force of the scraper is chosen by the master in accordance with the physical data of the patient's health and taking into account the goal.

After the procedure, the patient should drink slightly warm water during the day.

When does the massage effect appear?

When using guasha techniques, the result is visible already during the massage procedure. The skin becomes red, there is a burning sensation. Dark spots and dots appear on the surface of the skin of the treated area of ​​the body, sometimes their color can even be black.

It is believed that in order to increase the effectiveness of a guasha massage session, one should tap parts of the human body along the lines of energy movement, thus activating the subcutaneous meridians. However, such actions require the master to have special knowledge.

Specialists in manual practices claim, characterizing guasha massage, that it is such an effect on the body that always gives an excellent result.

A noticeable improvement in human health is observed immediately after the first guasha session.

When using the practice of gouache, specific nuances must be taken into account:

According to statistics, the Chinese live much longer than Europeans, while being distinguished by enviable physical activity until old age. Therefore, it is no coincidence that Chinese health practices are now becoming more and more popular in Europe.

Useful video materials about gua sha and some non-traditional massage techniques: what it is, technique, results

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Chinese non-traditional massage: what is it:

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The first mention of gouache massage is found in sources dating back to the 200s of our era. It is known to have been practiced in different countries East, but in China and Vietnam it was one of the main methods for diagnosing and treating diseases.

The term "guasha" comes from the merger of two words, which in Chinese mean "scrape, scrape in one direction" and "bad". Eastern healers believed that by their actions they literally “scrape” “bad” energy (dampness and wind) from the patient, and thereby help him overcome the disease.

Today it has been established that this technique really has a powerful healing effect on the human body. Therefore, it has become widespread in our country.

The main feature of guasha massage is the technique itself. It is carried out using special devices - scrapers, which can be made from animal bones, tortoise shell, stone (mainly jade), coins or metal.

Craftsmen conduct sessions even with ordinary metal cups, the edge of which is rounded. It is known that in the East, to restore strength after a hard day, massage with ginger root soaked in rice wine was used. The root in this case performed the function of a scraper.

The choice of scraper is determined by the individual preferences of the massage therapist. It doesn't matter what material he uses in his work. The main thing is that it should be a specially prepared object that has an optimal shape and is conveniently located in the hand. By itself, the scraper does not have a therapeutic effect.

Often the use of "special" scrapers explains the overestimated cost of the procedure. But it's nothing more than publicity stunt: From time immemorial, the Chinese used ordinary ceramic spoons for this purpose and got the desired effect. Therefore, the optimal price for gouache can be 1000 rubles per session, especially in the regions.

Execution technique

Before proceeding to the "scraping", the massage therapist applies a special massage oil to the patient's body. Sometimes a few drops of aromatic oils are added to it to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.

Then he determines with which anatomical area he will work, mentally lays the meridians of the movement of vital energy and proceeds to action.

In this case, three types of massage movements are used:

• se-gua - they contribute to the "dissipation" of energy, are produced quickly, with strong pressure on the skin;
• boo-gua - slower, but weaker pressure movements that bring bad energy "sha" to the surface of the body;
• ping-bu ping-se - slow movements filled with strong pressure, aimed at bringing the "sha" outward.

Each movement is performed in a specific direction. As a rule, the masseur does not tear off the scraper from the skin for 10-15 cm, drawing peculiar lines. Under the pressure of his hands, blood is released from the capillary bed, as a result of which these lines acquire red, purple and even violet-blue color. By the color of the lines, specialists can detect sore spots and track the dynamics of the course of the disease.

It is believed that the appearance of such traces after guasha has nothing to do with ordinary hemorrhages and bruises. The blood subsequently returns to the bloodstream, and after about 5-6 days, the skin returns to its natural color.

The disappearance of traces is an indicator that the patient's body is ready for a new massage session, which should be at least ten per course. There is no need to take any additional measures to get rid of "sha spots".

Impact on the body

When the blood leaves its veil and pours out over the skin, and then returns to the vessels, a process occurs that doctors call “autohemolysis”. The effect of this phenomenon is widely demanded in official medicine - procedures are carried out here, during which the nurse first collects some of the patient's blood into a syringe, and then pours it into gluteal muscle(makes an intramuscular injection with blood).

As a result, the immune system is activated, which begins to take a fresh look even at old, neglected, chronic inflammatory processes. A powerful stimulus to its work allows you to cope with many diseases of internal organs, acne, pimples, furunculosis and cicatricial defects. The general vitality increases, resistance to infectious diseases appears. This is the first therapeutic effect of guasha massage.

The second action is based on activation nervous system through sensitive endings scattered throughout the body. The lines along which the massage therapist draws a scraper contain a large number of reflexogenic points.

Through them, signals are sent to the brain, and from there to the internal organs, through which the course of all vital processes is regulated. Pain is relieved, inflammation is stopped, swelling resolves. The body begins to heal.

The third action is due to the activation of the general blood flow, lymph circulation, regulation of the process of information transfer from one cell to another. In a diseased area of ​​​​the body, there is always an accumulation of blood and lymph, which is accompanied by severe swelling.. This stagnation and swelling impede the natural exchange of information between the cells of this organ and other body systems, therefore health in general deteriorates - a chain reaction develops.

Many have noticed that after an illness, or against its background, many other health problems appear, which sometimes cannot be solved. The reason for this is a violation of information communication, which is eliminated by gouache massage.

In general, during the session, relaxation occurs, stress is relieved, a solid foundation is laid for self-healing of the body. But neglected self-healing processes can exacerbate chronic diseases and worsen overall well-being. It is not uncommon for patients to report that they feel very tired when they leave the massage therapist's office.

This is normal. Ancient healers even believed that if "there is no exacerbation - there is no treatment." With each subsequent procedure, the condition will improve, and after a full course, it will finally stabilize. Sometimes this technique is combined with cauterization with wormwood cigars and aromatherapy, but it is usually not combined with other massage techniques.

Indications for use

Today, three varieties of gouache are practiced:

• Medical;
• Prophylactic;
• Therapeutic and diagnostic.

Therefore, it can be carried out for different purposes - both to prevent and detect various pathologies, and to combat them. It is most often used for:

• general physical and mental fatigue;
• overweight;
• neuropsychic exhaustion, neurasthenia;
• neurodermatitis;
• bronchitis, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
• frequent "cold" diseases, SARS;
• injuries of the osteoarticular system (in particular, muscles and ligaments);
• osteochondrosis;
• intercostal neuralgia, sciatic nerve neuralgia, etc.;
• poor circulation against the background of heart failure, varicose veins, vascular pathologies, etc.;
• fibromyalgia;
• migraine, tension headache and unknown genesis;
• neurosis, irritability, depression;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia by hypotonic type;
• chronic bone and joint pathologies, joint stiffness (ankylosis, contractures, etc.);
• pain syndrome of various origins;
• cardiovascular pathologies;
• indigestion;
• chronic pathologies of the urogenital area (including adnexitis, oophoritis, bacterial and non-infectious prostatitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, blood stasis and small pelvis);
• reproductive system dysfunctions, including amenorrhea, irregular periods, painful menstruation, erectile dysfunction, and infertility.

A distinctive feature of this method is the ability to normalize the state of the body, acting in the direction in which it is necessary. The beneficial effect of guasha on the skin allows it to be used for cosmetic purposes, for rejuvenation and for solving specific aesthetic problems (eliminating wrinkles, scars, age spots, stretch marks, etc.). It is also useful to additionally apply cosmetic massage.

Important! Gouache massage is beneficial for various disorders of organ function. It will be useful both with increased and decreased muscle tone, both with sluggish bowel function and its hypertonicity, both with increased excitability of the central nervous system, and with general apathy and depression.

For this purpose, a face and neck massage or a preventive body massage is performed, which is distinguished by a softer, more gentle effect, since its effect is mainly focused on superficially located body tissues.

Video lesson: how the guasha massage procedure is carried out

What you need to be prepared for

Before the session, you need to refrain from eating for one to two hours. But on an empty stomach, this procedure should not be carried out, because many processes will start in the body, for the normal course of which energy is needed.

If the massage parlor does not offer individual towels, be sure to bring a towel with you. Even during the procedure, the skin will actively release sweat and various substances accumulated in the body.

As a rule, the duration of the session is from 20 minutes to an hour. During the rest of the day, clean drinking water should be consumed - at least two liters per day. It will ensure the normal course of metabolism and help to remove toxins, which in large quantities will release the organs involved by the massage therapist.

Important! Do not forget that the deterioration of well-being after a massage is quite normal. Drink plenty of fluids, eat a light diet free of fatty and fried foods, and get enough sleep to help your body clean up.

Main contraindications

In general, the gouache technique is considered harmless, but doctors believe that it is better to limit its use in the following conditions:

• arterial hypertension;
• allergic diseases;
• skin diseases of infectious origin, pustules;
• thrombosis and thrombophlebitis;
• decreased coagulability and other blood pathologies;
• wounds in the massaged area of ​​the body;
• cirrhosis of the liver with ascites;
• chronic renal failure;
• pregnancy.

Important! In the presence of serious chronic pathologies, it is better to consult your doctor about the possibility of using such a massage.

The effectiveness of this method is largely determined by the skill of the hands and the experience of the healer. The result that the ancient Eastern healers obtained with its help will not always be able to be obtained by a modern master who has not undergone proper training.

Therefore, when choosing a clinic, office or salon to take a course of guasha massage there, first of all, you need to pay attention to the level of training and skills of the massage therapist, as well as the reputation of the salon itself.

About the grandiose possibilities of traditional Chinese medicine there are legends.

One of the most powerful healing techniques that is successfully used in China to treat almost all diseases is a unique gouache massage.

The name of this technique consists of 2 parts: "gua" is translated as "scratch" or "moving in one direction", and the short word "sha" means "bad".

Massage is really performed with the help of a special one, which moves across the skin in strictly defined directions.

at the expense reflex skin irritation there is a powerful effect on the circulatory and lymphatic system, which accelerates metabolic processes and the rate of tissue regeneration.

Toxic waste products are actively removed from the body: excess fluid and toxins. Acting on the skin areas, which are the projection of the internal organs, with the help of guasha it is really possible to cure any disease.

Depending on the the purposes of the procedure, massage can be:

• preventive (has a restorative and tonic character);
• cosmetic (helps rejuvenate the body, get rid of cellulite and body fat);
• medical and diagnostic.

In particular, according to the localization of the exit points of toxins, which appear on the skin as similar to bruising. dark spots, one can judge the health of each of the internal organs, the presence of colds and even bad habits of a person.

Despite the appearance severe hematomas, gouache sessions are practically painless procedures.

Most often, massage treatments can be appointed at:

• reduced joint mobility or osteochondrosis;
• violations in the circulation of blood and / or lymph;
• puffiness;
• the presence of inflammatory processes;
• deterioration in the functioning of internal organs;
• withering of the skin and the development of pronounced cellulite.

Even those in chronic stage diseases with the help of a properly performed massage can be translated into sharp shape, and then get rid of the problem forever.

Unlike other massage techniques, guasha not contraindicated at oncological diseases, liver cirrhosis, acute cholecystitis, pneumonia, acute intestinal obstruction and other serious diseases.

Unique technique massage allows you to accelerate the production of interferon and activate the immune system, therefore, for therapeutic purposes, with such diseases, gouache sessions are simply necessary.

Contraindications The procedure may include:

• severe allergies;
• any skin lesions: open wounds or skin infections, as well as the presence of a large number of moles;
• non-united fractures;
• high blood pressure;
• kidney problems;
• pregnancy.

Guasha massage is not allowed on an empty stomach, immediately after eating, after taking alcohol or drugs containing drugs.

Purpose of guasha massage

After the gouache accelerates metabolic processes in the body, enhances the work of the excretory system, normalizes the interaction of internal organs. As a result, due to the internal resources of the body, healing and rejuvenation occurs.

In the presence of diseases after the first sessions, the patient's condition worsens, but after a few days there is a serious relief of the condition and recovery.

In particular, the course of gouache sessions allows solve the following tasks:

• Make blood and lymph circulation inside the body more intensive, normalize the work of the heart and reduce pressure.
• Improve blood circulation in areas affected by osteochondrosis, reduce swelling by activating lymph circulation, get rid of spasms and pain, and restore joint mobility.
• Due to projection respiratory tract accelerate recovery from bronchitis and pneumonia, reduce cough and shortness of breath, facilitate sputum discharge.
• Get rid of nausea and pain in cholecystitis, regulate motor skills gallbladder and relieve spasms.
• Activate the blood supply to the pelvic organs and thereby get rid of stagnation, inflammation and adhesive processes.
• Forget about anxiety and apathy, solve the problem of insomnia and regulate other disorders in the nervous system.
• Improve skin condition, reduce acne and pigmentation, improve and rejuvenate the skin.

Tools for holding gouache

Massage using this technique cannot be performed without special scraper made in the form of a flat plate with a rounded edge.

Scrapers can be different by size and degree of curvature, the presence of protrusions or teeth, but in no case should they have sharp edges.

Scrapers close to a square in shape are usually used for the back, triangular tools for massage of the neck, legs and arms, and products for the face. in the shape of a fish. Spoons, coins and round lids can also be used for massage.

More often animal horns, some types of stone or metal become the material for the manufacture of the scraper. The most budget option is a plastic scraper.

As massage oil it is especially effective to use a mixture of jojoba and sea buckthorn oil, which can be further enriched with liquid vitamin E.

There are also special electric massagers with which you can conduct a gouache session. In particular, the Yixuetun model, developed by the Tianshi company.

Massage technique

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Gouache performed in one direction and allows you to purposefully influence important reflex points that correlate with internal organs.

The procedure begins with applying massage oil to cleansed skin and tapping the intended massage area in the direction main meridians.

Three main methods of influence

Depending on the purpose of the procedure, the appropriate scraper technique:

• Weak and slow pressure (bu-gua) is suitable for cosmetic massage.
• Slow movements with strong pressure (pin-bu pin-ce) are indicated for preventive and restorative massages.
• The master chooses the fastest and strongest movements (se-gua method) when performing a therapeutic massage.

Directions of massage

Performing massage movements is important in a fixed direction(from the center of the body to the sides or from top to bottom) along the projections of the internal organs on the skin (the so-called meridians).

Can practically massage whole body: chest, abdomen and back, arms and legs, neck, face, head.

On the outer side of the arms and legs, as well as on the back surface of the back, there are Yang meridians responsible for the work of the genital organs. On the front surfaces of the arms, legs and torso are responsible for the work of the heart and other "dense" internal organs Yin-meridians.

most important in the process of massage, there is usually an effect on the projections of the heart muscle, urinary and gallbladder and other large organs.

Number of repetitions single movement depends on the age and gender of the patient. For a young girl, 6 repetitions are usually enough, and for an adult man - 9.

Duration of one session and effect

Treatment session massage lasts no longer than 25 minutes, the duration of the procedure carried out for preventive purposes can reach 40 minutes.

Extend exposure time it is forbidden, as the effect of massage may be the opposite.

During the session skin turns red, there is a sensation of tingling and burning, a sound similar to the friction of grains of sand may appear. During the entire procedure, the patient's body must be periodically wiped from released toxins.

In the presence of internal diseases in the places of projection of diseased organs, pronounced bruises appear, which the Chinese call "sha spots". The spots can be red, purple or even black, and the reason for their formation is an excess of lactic acid.

Pain in these areas does not occur. However, until the skin hematomas resolve (in different people it takes from several hours to 5 days), a second gouache session cannot be performed.

Sometimes after the first few treatments hematomas do not form- this may indicate poor performance of the skin of its functions. In this case, you need to increase the number of sessions.

Normal state after guasha massage- general weakness, chills and loss of strength. Immediately after the first massage session or on the second day, an exacerbation of internal diseases is possible.

Wherein very important ensure plenty of fluids and do not take water procedures for at least 3 hours after the session.

Optimal frequency of massages- 1-2 per week. The course of procedures includes from 10 to 20 sessions. Massage therapists recommend continuing sessions until the "sha spots" cease to form, and then limit themselves to preventive procedures at intervals of 1 month.