06 May Rocktape / Kinesiology Tape – why we use it!
What is Rocktape or Kinesiology tape?
Rocktape is a premium brand of kinesiology tape.
Its that colorful tape we are beginning to see lots of with athletes such as tennis players, crossfitters, volleyballers, weightlifters and runners. Pregnant women are even wearing it to help for extra support around their belly’s!
Who Uses Kinesiology Tape?
It was first used by acupuncturists and chiropractors in Japan! Today kinesiology tape is used by a wide variety of practitioners around the world and here is the reason why…
Do you suffer from…?
- Muscle pain
- Muscle cramps
- Joint pain
- Poor posture discomfort
- Inflammation
- Bruising
Then kinesiology tape could be incredibly helpful for you!
Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn
What does Kinesiology Tape do?
Kinesiology tape is elastic and much different to rigid taping that most people are familiar with. The primary goal for rigid taping is to keep a joint “immobile” or “fixed” i.e. ankle taping to prevent rolling.
The purpose of kinesio tape being elastic is to almost cause the skin to wrinkle and lift to decompress the tissue immediately below the skin. The idea behind this is to help reduce healing time by:
1. Improve blood and lymphatic flow
2. Improve the movement (slide and glide) between the tissue layers
3. Decrease pain by altering the perception of pain
4. Improve body awareness
Benefits of Kinesiology Tape
- Aid to decrease pain
- Assists to reduce swelling and bruising
- Provides functional support
- Allows full range of movement (does not restrict movement like rigid tape)
- Water resistant –can be worn for approx 3-5 days
At Pro Chiropractic Camberwell we utilise this effect of the tape to help decrease swelling and bruising in acute injuries, and this helps reduce healing times.
To find out more or to book in for an appointment please contact us today.
Yours in health,
Pro Chiropractic Camberwell
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