5 Benefits of Kinesio Taping

Kinesiology tape or kinesio tape is a special type of athletic tape that stretches, and it can be used along with chiropractic care to treat a wide variety of sports and repetitive motion injuries and back and joint pain.

Kinesio Tape for all Ages

Kinesio tape can be used to treat pain, inflammation and soreness in individuals of all ages from infants to senior citizens, and it comes in rolls or as pre-cut strips. Our chiropractor uses kinesiology tape in conjunction with other forms of chiropractic care to reduce pain and inflammation and decrease recovery times.

Can be Worn for up to Five Days

A single application of kinesiology tape can be worn 24 hours a day for up to five days. It is waterproof and sweat-proof and can be worn while showering and swimming. This allows the tape to help heal injuries 24 hours a day.

Does Not Hinder Movement

Since kinesiology tape stretches, it does not hinder movement, which means athletes and exercise aficionados can continue participating in their favorite activities, which promotes movement and increases blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body.

Hypoallergenic

Kinesiology tape is 100 percent hypoallergenic. It is constructed using cotton and a special hypoallergenic adhesive that does not cause skin reactions in the majority of people. The tape also does not contain any medications.

Treats a Multitude of Sports Injuries

This special type of athletic tape can be used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, foot, neck and back pain, muscle pulls, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, runner’s knee and shin splints as well as other types of injuries. It can be put across almost any part of the body to facilitate blood flow, reduce swelling and inflammation and speed recovery time, and since it a single application can be used for multiple days, it is like receiving physical therapy 24 hours a day.

What benefits have you noticed from using kinesiology tape?