The effects of Gua sha on symptoms and inflammatory biomarkers associated with chronic low back pain: A randomized active-controlled crossover pilot study in elderly.

CONCLUSION: It demonstrated a feasible clinical trial protocol for evaluating the effectiveness of Gua sha and other therapeutic modalities. Gua sha may exhibit a more long-lasting anti-inflammatory effect relative to hot pack for pain relief and improved mobility in elderly patients with chronic low back pain.
PMID: 28619301 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - June 1, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yuen JWM, Tsang WWN, Tse SHM, Loo WTY, Chan ST, Wong DLY, Chung HHY, Tam JKK, Choi TKS, Chiang VCL Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research