Muscle Recovery with
Kinesio Taping
How You May Benefit From Kinesio Taping:
- Relieve muscle pain
- Reduce inflammation and swelling
- Improve blood circulation
- Strengthen weakened or fatigued muscles
- Heal sports injuries naturally
What Can Kinesio Taping Treat?
Kinesio Taping supports muscles while allowing them to contract and heal naturally. Weakened muscles, painful and fatigued muscles, and cramping muscles can all benefit from kinesio taping. Kinesio Taping is especially recommended for the following conditions:
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How Kinesio Taping Works
RockTape® is a kinesiology tape made to help minimize pain, reduce inflammation, and assist in the recovery of bodily injuries. Think of RockTape® as top of the spectrum regarding kinesiology tape. Like anything great, RockTape® evolved to “meet the demands of athletes, but the net effect is simply the best kinesiology tape around,” which is precisely why we use it at Kelly Wellness & Chiropractic in Cupertino.
Kinesio Taping is specifically engineered to lift a patient’s skin to allow for decompression and swelling reduction. This process sends a signal to the nervous system from the point of pain to help reduce that pain signal and, ultimately, to reduce pain. Like chiropractic care, Kinesio Taping helps produce the endogenous analgesic system, which helps your body heal naturally.
Many athletes that come to our office for an adjustment benefit from the additional relief they receive from Kinesio Taping. To learn more about how Kelly Wellness & Chiropractic in Cupertino can help your recovery, call our office at (408) 900-6090 to schedule an appointment.
Kinesio Taping FAQs
Kinesio Tape stretches longitudinally up to 140% of original length, has medical-grade adhesive, and allows moisture evaporation. These properties create proprioceptive feedback without restricting movement like traditional athletic tape.
We apply tape with tension from origin to insertion to facilitate muscle function, or from insertion to origin to inhibit overactive muscles. Application direction combined with stretch percentage creates specific neurological effects.
Muscle strains, joint instability, postural issues, edema reduction, and certain types of scar tissue management often benefit. The approach provides support while maintaining functional movement at Kelly Wellness & Chiropractic in Cupertino">.
Most applications maintain effectiveness for 3-5 days, even through showering and normal activity. We teach proper application and removal techniques to maximize duration at our Cupertino chiropractic center .
Chiropractors complete the Kinesio Taping Method certification program covering assessment, cutting techniques, and specific applications for various musculoskeletal conditions and functional goals.
We often apply tape after chiropractic adjustments to support proper muscle firing patterns and provide sensory feedback during daily activities. The combination addresses both joint alignment and muscular function.
We provide specific cutting patterns, tension guidelines, and application instructions for common issues. Proper home taping techniques extend benefits between visits.
We avoid application over open wounds, active skin infections, or certain types of dermatitis. Patch testing ensures compatibility for patients with sensitive skin or adhesive allergies.
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