Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal
Gua Sha therapy reduces thoracolumbar fascia thickness and improves lumbar flexibility: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is associated with changes in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) structure. Gua Sha is a traditional manual therapy that can relieve LBP, but there is a lack of clinical evidence on whether it can affect fascial properties. Objectives: To investigate the immediate effects of Gua Sha on TLF thickness and functional parameters in healthy adults. Methods: In this pilot randomized controlled trial, 24 healthy participants were randomly assigned to a Gua Sha group (n = 12) or a contro …