Acupuncture Treatments

Gua Sha Therapy in Hazlet, NJ

Gua Sha is a Chinese therapy that relieves muscle tension and pain by using a tool to improve blood flow and break up adhesions. It helps with headaches, neuropathy, and muscle issues. At Airport Plaza Spine and Wellness, trained staff perform this treatment safely.

What it is

Gua Sha Therapy in Hazlet, NJ

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that relieves tension and muscle pain. During the treatment, a tool is used to rub on the skin to create pressure. The tool is then moved back and forth to create light bruising. This intentional bruising helps break up adhesions and scar tissue in tight or spastic muscles and helps blood to flow freely again. Don’t worry though, there will be no skin removal or breaking of the skin’s surface.

Alongside an acupuncture treatment, Gua Sha is commonly used to reduce headaches, pain due to neuropathy and radiculopathy, muscle related issues, sports-related concerns and at the first signs of a cold or flu. This treatment should only be applied by someone who understands how it works and how to identify tension spots on the body.

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Gua Sha is a time-tested technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been used for centuries to relieve pain, improve circulation, and restore balance to the body. At Airport Plaza Spine and Wellness in Hazlet, NJ, our trained staff carefully perform this treatment to help patients find relief from muscle tension and chronic discomfort.

The term Gua Sha translates to “scrape away illness,” reflecting its purpose of removing stagnation and toxins from the body. This therapy is often used to treat musculoskeletal pain and chronic health conditions.

During a Gua Sha session, a smooth-edged tool is used to gently scrape the skin in long, firm strokes. This process stimulates microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and promotes faster healing. It is widely used to relieve muscle tension, improve blood flow, and support the body’s natural detoxification process.

One of the primary benefits of Gua Sha is its ability to alleviate muscle pain, stiffness, and tension. The scraping motion helps break up tight muscle fibers, release knots, and improve flexibility. Many people experience immediate pain relief and an increased range of motion after a Gua Sha session.

Gua Sha also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help manage chronic inflammation in the body, making it beneficial for individuals with conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, and other inflammatory disorders.

You may experience temporary redness or light bruising following your session, which is a normal sign of improved circulation and healing. These marks typically fade within a few days.

At Airport Plaza Spine and Wellness, we often pair Gua Sha with acupuncture treatments to maximize results, particularly for patients dealing with headaches, neuropathy, radiculopathy, and sports-related muscle issues.

This treatment should only be applied by someone who understands how it works and how to identify tension spots on the body, which is why our trained staff perform every Gua Sha session with care and precision.

Insurance & affordability

FREE Benefits Check

The Staff at Airport Plaza Spine & Wellness will work with you to help reduce the stress of working with insurance companies. We accept many insurance providers to make sure as much of the cost as possible doesn’t come out of your pocket! In the event we don’t accept your insurance we will make every effort to work with you financially to get the treatment you need by offering accommodating and affordable cash plans as well.

Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.

FAQ

Gua Sha questions

Still unsure? Call (732) 264-2233 and ask the front desk directly.

Does Gua Sha break the skin?

No. There will be no skin removal or breaking of the skin’s surface — the treatment creates light bruising through pressure and scraping only.

Will I have marks afterward?

The intentional light bruising is part of how the treatment works, helping break up adhesions and scar tissue. Marks are temporary.

What can Gua Sha help with?

Headaches, pain due to neuropathy and radiculopathy, muscle related issues, sports-related concerns, and at the first signs of a cold or flu.

Is Gua Sha usually combined with other treatments?

Yes, alongside an acupuncture treatment, Gua Sha is commonly used together for enhanced results.

Is it covered by insurance?

Most Major Insurances Accepted. Complete the free benefits check and our staff will confirm your coverage before you begin. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.