More Athletes Turn to Kinesio Taping

Whether you’re suffering from a bum shoulder or a bad knee, Kinesio tape works on an athlete’s muscular and neural systems in order to help alleviate pain in targeted areas while providing support for muscles and joints.

The theory behind the taping method is that by adjusting the tension of skin with the tape, therapists can facilitate healing. By inhibiting or facilitating movement, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioners can help treat virtually every condition from carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica to back pain and muscle sprains. Taping has also been shown to help to diminish joint, lymphatic and nervous pain until the symptoms decrease or subside all together.

Because Kinesio taping was developed for the treatment of sports injuries, including muscle conditions and swelling, it is elastic enough to allow for active individuals to move freely while still helping to control discomfort and promote muscle healing. Kinesio Tape can be worn through all normal activity, athletic activity and bathing.

Interested in giving Kinesio Taping a try? Kinesio-trained practitioners can include physical therapists, osteopaths and sports therapists. Find a clinic offering this treatment near you!