Scraping Basics

(Shot Before Lockdown)

Whether you call it scraping, gua sha, or IASTM, this is a technique that should be in every human’s toolkit for providing relief to affected tissues.

Rules are simple:

1️⃣Keep the tool at around 45 degrees
2️⃣Keep it comfortable

There’s no need to leave your legs black and blue. A gentler touch will do. This is about addressing a sensitized area to change the environment, change how your brain is perceiving the tissue, and restore how the tissue is articulating with the tissues around it.

A spoon, butter knife or similar will get it done. If you’re interested in a slightly more refined and designated tool for this task, you can check out the Leopard Claw in our store (Link in bio). Let’s hear from you scrapers. What’s your tool of choice?

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