Studies have shown that gua sha may be effective at reducing migraine pain, lowering the amount of liver inflammation caused by hepatitis B, reducing neck pain, and more, but is it safe? What you should know:
because of breast fullness got gua sha treatment while they were in the hospital and for a couple of weeks after they went home. Those women saw their pain ease and they were eventually able to breastfeed more easily.Typically, gua sha is considered safe. However, you may have some bruising or discoloration of your skin. You could also be sore and tender for a short while after you have your treatment.
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