Can gua sha help relax calf muscles?
Disease description:
Today my lower leg feels particularly sore, possibly due to muscle tension. I wonder if gua sha can help relax the calf muscles?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Gua sha can usually help relax the calf muscles. Gua sha promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis, and unblocks meridians, thereby improving blood flow in the legs and relaxing the calf muscles. Additionally, gua sha may also help slim the calves. After gua sha, it's important to keep the treated areas warm and drink an appropriate amount of warm water to accelerate metabolism.
