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How to apply Kinesiology tape, Legs

IT Band Hip

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: IT BAND HIP
HOW TO USE KT TAPE

The IT Band, or iliotibial band, is a thick band of fibrous tissue that runs down the outside of the leg. The iliotibial band begins at the hip and extends to the outer side of the shin (tibia) just below the outside of the knee joint. The band functions in coordination with several of the thigh muscles to provide stability to the outside of the knee.

IT BAND PROBLEMS

ITBS at the hip most often develops due to overuse and/or compensation for other injury and pain in the body. ITBS of the knee and hip combined make up about 12% of all running and cycling related injuries, and is by far the most common cause of lateral knee pain. ITBS at the hip is generally found in conjunction with this lateral knee pain.

IT BAND SYMPTOMS

Pain in the IT Band at the hip can be caused by a variety of conditions that make it quite difficult to diagnose. ITBS (iliotibial band syndrome) is the result of the inflammation and irritation felt as the bursae responsible for a smooth gliding action become inflamed. The product of these conditions is inflammation that results in pain on the outside of the hip during movement.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

K Tape can help reduce inflammation for many common injuries*. Often times light progressive stretching as well as massage and icing will help to reduce symptoms as well. K Tape will help to alleviate the pain associated with hip issues regardless of the root cause*, however, please consult a medical professional for pain that worsens or becomes severe.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Back Of Knee

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: BACK OF KNEE

KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

These conditions have many causes ranging from genetic to overuse. In any case, continuing to engage in extensive physical activity without rest or treatment would exacerbate the problem.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP WITH BACK OF KNEE PAIN

Use this application to increase blood flow to the area and relieve the pressure. Increasing blood flow to the area and relieve the pressure. Increasing blood flow will help to reduce inflammation, and reducing the pressure will help with the pain and aid in avoiding compensation injuries*. As the pain subsides, light progressive stretching should be implemented along with massage.

Whatever the cause of your pain at the back of the knee, the effects of K Tape will benefit you*. K Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Osgood Schlatter

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: OSGOOD SCHLATTER
Osgood-Schlatter’s is a condition that often times shows up in young people who are growing very quickly. The point of pain is typically on the tibial tuberosity, or the bump just below the knee.

CAUSES OF OSGOOD SCHLATTER KNEE PAIN

This pain is caused by the patella tendon, the tendon that runs from the kneecap to the tibial tuberosity, starting to separate or pull away from the tibial tuberosity. This creates inflammation and results in varying degrees of pain. With age this condition will typically go away – but not always.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

During the years of rapid growth and beyond, K Tape can help relieve the symptoms as well as speed recovery*. Combine icing after activity and small bouts of rest to further relieve symptoms

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Full Knee Support

By February 9, 2023

KT TAPE: FULL KNEE SUPPORT
KNEE PAIN PROBLEMS

Knee pain can be caused by any number of issues. The kneecap, or patella, could be moving incorrectly. One or more meniscus may be torn, ruptured, or inflamed. There may be arthritis, plica, chondromalacia, or any number of issues with the bones that constitute the knee. The beauty of this application is the breadth of conditions it covers with its relatively simple effects of balancing the muscles effect on the knee and relieving pressure on the kneecap and its tendon.

Knee issues arise from equally as many causes. Muscle imbaalances, poor running form, misaligned hips or poor posture, poor nutrition, overtraining, compensation for another injury, hyperextension, arthritis, and blunt trauma to ligaments are just a few of the most common causes of knee pain. KT Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*.

HOW KT TAPE CAN HELP

With this application you will get support, pain relief, and normal body mechanics without restricting motion or circulation like other treatments*.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Inner Knee

By February 9, 2023

KT TAPE: INNER KNEE
The Pes Anserine (goose’s foot) is the joining of three tendons on the front and inside portion of the lower knee area. The bursae in this area allow for smooth sliding of these tendons with the medial hamstrings and the medial collateral ligament. The bursae will often become inflamed during periods of overuse and cause mild to moderate pain. The three muscles (Sartorius, Gracilis, and Semitendinosus) whose tendons insert into this area all serve to flex the knee and affect hip position.

INNER KNEE INJURY PROBLEMS

The primary cause of Pes Bursitis is overly tight hamstrings that put extra pressure on the surrounding bursae. Tight quads (especially in females), a blunt force to the inside of the knee, or over-pronation while running could also be causes. A rapid increase of activity without a proper stretching regimen is likely going to cause issues with the Pes Anserine area in the form of inflammation of the bursae or minor tearing of the tendons. This condition is also often found concurrently in patients who are experiencing Osgood-Schlatter syndrome, arthritis, or tears in the medial meniscus.

INNER KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS

Pes Bursitis will at its worst be mild to moderate pain at the inside and lower-front portion of the knee. Pain beyond this point could be a sign of stress fractures or more serious issues involving ligaments. When pain becomes more than a simple annoying pain, the individual should seek alternatives means for cardiovascular training and focus on a stretching regimen for the hamstrings and quadriceps.

HOW KT TAPE CAN HELP

KT Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*. Both results will drastically reduce pain and reduce the time to heal*. As mentioned, a complete stretching regimen for the hamstrings and quads should be put in place as well. NSAIDs, ice after activity, and alternative means for cardiovascular fitness such as swimming should also be implemented. After symptoms are gone, focus on strength training of the lower body and continued flexibility.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Outer Knee

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: OUTER KNEE
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is the most prevalent cause of lateral (outside) knee pain in athletes. Along with ITBS pain at the hip, it accounts for more than 12% of all running injuries. Chances are that if you have pain on the outside of the knee and are active, or have had a rapid increase in activity, you are suffering from issues involving the IT Band at the knee. The IT Band is responsible for moving the leg away from the body, internal rotation of hip, knee extension, and knee flexion (under particular conditions).

KNEE INJURY PROBLEMS

Frequently ITBS is seen in runner’s who are often running on banked surfaces, doing excessive hill training, or running up and down stairs or bleachers. But, any movement that repeatedly causes the knee to pass back and forth across the 30-degree position can create ITBS at the knees.

KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS

Friction and irritation is common as the IT band crosses a bony prominence on the outside of the knee on its way to the shinbone. Pain is usually most noticeable when running downhill and can range from a sharp sensation on the outside of the knee to pain along the entire IT Band. Often the knee feels like it is “seizing”, and the sore spot is typically painful to the touch.

Though ITBS is very common, pain at the lateral knee can be caused by any number of issues. Many structures that are responsible for multiple types of movement meet here, and any of them can become inflamed and swollen. Examples of other lateral knee pain issues include LCL strains, fibular head problems, meniscus or cartilage damage, as well as arthritis and others. This application specifically addresses IT Band pain at the knee, but could also be used for any of the above.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

Typical treatment includes resting, icing, and light stretching. Massage therapy and the use of a foam roller can also be helpful. K Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries

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Abdominals

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: ABDOMINALS
Abdominal pain has many causes ranging from issues within the abdominal cavity itself, to tears or pains in the muscular structure surrounding the organs of the abdominal cavity.

PROBLEMS WITH ABDOMINAL PAIN

Abdominal pain is most often caused by extreme twisting of the torso. This can happen while turning to look behind, playing contact sports wherein a force is exerted on the upper or lower half of the body, or any number of other traumas to the core.

SYMPTOMS OF ABDOMINAL PAIN

Pain is generally felt on the side of the abdomen and fairly localized. When the pain is felt deeply or radiating, it is a sign of a more serious internal issue.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

K Tape can help relieve sore muscles, swollen areas, and aid the healing process*. Often times the pain is minor and not threatening, but for more serious pain please consult a physician prior to any self-treatment. After a diagnosis has been made, you can use K Tape to relieve pain and provide support*.

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Spine

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: SPINE
Disc pain can be caused by any number of conditions that affect the vital components of the spine. Discs can herniate and swell, slip away from their correct positioning between the bony vertebrae, or rupture. These issues cause pressure on the many nerves that leave the spine and make the simplest activities very painful.

PROBLEMS WITH SPINAL PAIN OR DISC PAIN

With the vast number of causes of pain around the spine, it’s nearly impossible to correctly identify exactly what is happening without a professional medical diagnosis. However, increased blood flow and reduced pressure on the nerves in the area will certainly help to decrease pain and inflammation.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

Properly applied K Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*. However, make sure that you see a medical professional to address the root cause of the pain. Remember that disc pain can be a symptom of very serious issues. You should certainly consult a physio for proper diagnosis and treatment if you have trouble breathing, sleeping, balancing, or getting up and down out of a chair

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Ribs

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: RIBS
SORE RIB CAGE OR PAINFUL RIBS

The ribs are the individual bones that form the rib cage. The rib cage serves to protect the vital organs such as the lungs and the heart. The rib cage spans from the neck to near the hips and is made of hard bone tissue for protection, but pieced together by flexible cartilage to allow for expansion of the lungs for breathing.

Muscles in between each rib hold the bones together, maintain proper spacing, and facilitate the expansion for breathing. Humans have 12 pairs of ribs: 14 true ribs that surround the body, 6 false ribs that partially surround the body starting from the sternum, and 4 false ribs that originate at the spine and do not surround the body at all.

PROBLEMS AND SYMPTOMS OF PAINFUL RIBS OR SORE RIB CAGE

Ribs can become bruised, broken, separated, and the muscles can be pulled or torn. Excessive strain in twisting motions, abrupt direction changes, or a blunt force can all cause muscle pain of the ribs, while blunt or sharp forces are almost always the cause of breaks or bruising. Rib pain is often felt at or around the ribs and can radiate into the back or abdominals. The pain can range from sore or annoying on inspiration to extremely painful and disruptive of normal breathing.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

K Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*. Due to the properties of K Tape, the ribs remain flexible enough to allow for breathing, but excess motion is alleviated and increased circulation is encouraged. This flexible support provides a very unique system for managing pain and encouraging the body to heal*.

Most rib injuries are left to heal on their own with little intervention. In some cases, as with muscle tears or separation, immobilization with special belts is used to allow for proper healing. Broken or fractured ribs cannot be put into a cast or immobilized like other bones of the body making the healing process long and at times quite painful. Avoid contact sports, lightly and progressively stretch, and ice after activity. Seek additional care if breathing becomes difficult, extreme swelling or bruising occurs, or sharp pains radiate to other areas.

 

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Mid Back

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: MIDDLE BACK
The middle back is a combination of vertebrae from the upper and middle sections of the back and muscles that run the entire length of the back. These muscles support the spine, flex and extend the torso, move the upper limbs and head, as well as function to keep your body in an upright position.

PROBLEMS AND SYMPTOMS OF MIDDLE BACK PAIN

Pain found in the middle of the back is generally the result of tired and overworked muscles due to poor posture, spinal misalignments, or a bout of unusual or strenuous activity. These conditions can cause muscle imbalance, muscle fatigue, pain, and tears. In some cases, spasms are associated with the pain and are primarily due to poor nutrient circulation to the nervous system and can be addressed by increasing circulation.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP WITH MIDDLE BACK PAIN

Use K Tape to assist correct posture, relax overworked muscles, increase circulation, and promote the body’s natural healing process. You should also make improvements to how you sit during the day, assess whether a different type of mattress could be used to reduce pressure at night, strengthen your core, and consider physio and massage. Seek additional care if pain becomes severe, you have difficulty standing, or breathing becomes difficult.

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