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Discover the Surprising Effects of Her Gua Sha Treatment

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“That looks so painful.”

Tiffanie Drayton

When most people think of massages, they imagine relaxation and relief from stress. However, one TikTok user reported a vastly different experience, claiming her day at the spa left her feeling as if she had been “skinned alive.”

In a viral video, TikToker Kim’s Chronicles (@kimschonricles) warned viewers about Gua sha, a traditional Chinese massage technique that involves scraping the skin with a tool. Kim described the process as excruciating, leaving her with painful marks that took days to heal. She advised others to “run for your life” if a therapist recommends this treatment.

What is Gua sha?

The technique is believed to enhance circulation by breaking up stagnant energy, known as chi, thought to contribute to inflammation. Some studies suggest Gua sha can improve blood flow and reduce muscle pain, yet reactions vary widely.

Is Gua sha safe?

After her treatment, Kim felt intense burning sensations and noticed her back was inflamed. She emphasized, “I’m not exaggerating. It was so painful.” Despite some praise for Gua sha in the comments, others empathized with her discomfort and questioned its safety for those with conditions like fibromyalgia.

@kimschronicals I was skinned alive! Never do Gua Sha? One of the stupidest things I have ever done. #stupidity #guasha #painful #mass #run ? original sound – Kim’s Chronicles

The Daily Dot reached out to Kim’s Chronicles via TikTok for further comments.

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Vocabulary List:

  1. Excruciating /ɪkˈskruː.ʃi.eɪ.tɪŋ/ (adjective): Intensely painful.
  2. Inflamed /ɪnˈfleɪmd/ (adjective): Reddened swollen or inflamed due to injury or infection.
  3. Technique /tɛkˈniːk/ (noun): A method or way of doing something especially in a skillful manner.
  4. Circulation /ˌsɜr.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The movement of blood through the body.
  5. Chi /tʃiː/ (noun): In Chinese philosophy the vital life force that flows through the body.
  6. Empathized /ˈɛm.pə.θaɪzd/ (verb): To understand and share the feelings of another.

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