Gua Sha is an alternative Chinese medicine. The Gua Sha tool (also known as a board) is commonly used for facial massage to reduce pain and for lymphatic drainage. I am a lymphedema physical therapist and in this video, I explained my thoughts on the Gua Sha tool and how I would utilize it specifically for lymphatic drainage, tips for safe use, and where the research is at.

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Find what you came for:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - What is the Tool Used for
01:24 - Safety using Gua Sha Tools
02:18 - Shapes, Kinds, and Sizes of Gua Sha Tools
03:45 - Gua Sha for Tissue Tightness Explained
04:51 - How I would use the Tool for Lymphatic Drainage (Shown on the face)
09:05 - Current Research

Gua Sha Tool I used in this video (includes Roller, which I will show in an upcoming video): https://amzn.to/3u6leQa
Other Popular:
Jade Gua Sha Tool: https://amzn.to/37bhBP8
Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool: https://amzn.to/3tQRbMh
Jade Gua Sha and Roller set: https://amzn.to/2N3JvWf


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*I am a physical therapist, but not your physical therapist. Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks!

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