Gua Sha/Graston Technique in Pittsburgh PA

What is Gua sha?

Gua sha/Graston is a soft tissue (muscle/ligament/tendon) therapy in Pittsburgh PA that promotes blood flow to the area of injury to increase healing speed. This is achieved by scraping the affected area with a specific tool to induce controlled inflammation to those tissues. This scraping also helps to break down muscle tissues that may be full of adhesions from previous muscle sprains or ligament strains. The body then re-heals that area to ensure a proper recovery.

What conditions does Pittsburgh PA Gua Sha/Graston Therapy Help?

• Tendonitis - Tendons do not have a good blood supply. Therefore, they do not heal very well. These techniques help to induce blood into the tendons and surrounding tissues, influencing a quicker healing time.
• Muscle Soreness
• Neck/Back Pain
• Running Injuries
• Athletic Injuries
• Chronic Injuries
• Shoulder/ Rotator Cuff Syndromes
• The shoulder is comprised of mostly muscle. So, in order to properly relieve it, you must include some ways to help the tissues heal, and heal at a more rapid rate.
• Sprains/Strains