Method of Gua Sha on the Back

The method of back gua sha involves first lying face down and applying an appropriate amount of lubricating oil evenly on the back. Begin by rubbing the back muscles with the heel of the hand and gently tapping with a loose fist to relax the muscles. Pay special attention to areas along both sides of the spine, the bladder meridian, and beneath the scapulae. Then, use a scraping tool to apply even pressure in downward strokes from top to bottom. Finally, scrape from the neck to the shoulder tip following the direction of the scapula.