Here’s why I added gua sha to my recovery routine | via MultiSportPH
Having raced competitively for more than a decade, I’ve learned to prioritize certain things that are oftentimes overlooked. Proper recovery is definitely one of them.with rest. While rest may be a component of recovery, it doesn’t encompass the whole concept. There are other aspects to it that necessitate some sort of intervention rather than the passivity of rest. for example.
I was confident enough to try it for myself since I’ve been working with a lot of physiotherapists in the past and am quite adept when it comes to my regular “problem areas.” Also, being a coach and overall geek, I was quite confident with what I know and responsible enough that I don’t encroach beyond it. Let me share my gua sha experience with you.
Gua sha came to the rescue the first time I tried the technique. First of all, let me emphasize that your gua sha tool should always be clean and sterile especially if you’re sharing it with someone else. There is always the risk of breaking skin when applying force so sanitation is key. One thing I noticed is that you know you’re hitting a problem area when you see a more pronounced buildup ofor red rash-like patches on your skin. It may be a coincidence, but I don’t seem to notice much of this phenomenon in other areas that don’t have any nodules . It’s important to note that the appearance of petechiae is not an indicator of how effective or ineffective the procedure is.
Secondly, despite their ghastly appearance, the red patches on my skin are purely cosmetic in nature and are not sensitive to touch. These go away in a couple of days and are what I like to call “battle scars” in theAside from the mobility improvements, I also noticed that my muscles seem to recover faster or are ironically less sore the day after a gua sha session. It might seem counterintuitive since trauma was introduced to the muscle, but I definitely feel fresher after a session.
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