07/12/2026
Recovery Doesn’t End in the Operating Room. That’s Where the Next Phase Begins.
Orthopedic surgery repairs the damage—but restoring movement, reducing pain, and getting back to the activities you love takes time, consistency, and the right recovery plan.
Once your surgeon has cleared you for manual therapy and your incision is fully healed, Gua Sha can be an excellent complement to your rehabilitation and physical therapy.
Benefits of post-surgical Gua Sha include:
✔️ Helps reduce scar tissue and adhesions
✔️ Improves circulation to healing tissues
✔️ Decreases muscle tightness and stiffness
✔️ Supports lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling
✔️ Restores fascial mobility and tissue glide
✔️ Improves range of motion and flexibility
✔️ Helps reduce compensatory pain in surrounding muscles
✔️ Supports a smoother return to everyday activities and exercise
Gua Sha is not a replacement for physical therapy—it’s a tool that works alongside your rehabilitation to help your body heal and move more efficiently.
Many people recovering from the following procedures may benefit after receiving medical clearance:
• Knee Replacement
• Hip Replacement
• ACL Reconstruction
• Meniscus Repair
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Shoulder Replacement
• Tendon Repairs
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Ankle Reconstruction
• Achilles Tendon Repair
• Fracture Repair (once healed)
At Grind & Glide Gua Sha, every treatment is customized to your stage of recovery, with your safety and long-term results as the priority.
Recover Better. Move Better. Live Better.
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Always consult your surgeon or healthcare provider before beginning any manual therapy. Gua Sha should never be performed over an open incision, active infection, or suspected blood clot.
