Number 1 Home Aid for Recovering Tense and Inflamed Muscles

People are accustomed to seeking relief from muscle tension through a massage therapist. In the current situation, alternatives must be found as many massage parlors have suspended operations.

A good home aid is kinesiology tape, which helps support the body’s natural recovery processes and alleviate muscle tension and joint inflammation. When applied to the skin, kinesiology tape stimulates lymphatic circulation and muscle function, resulting in reduced pain and swelling in the inflamed tissue area.

Home Aid: How to Install Kinesiology Tape at Home?

The muscle where kinesiology tape is applied is generally brought into a stretched position. The tape is applied to the skin while stretching, ensuring the tape’s recoil effect, which provides the desired therapeutic result. It’s advisable to avoid touching the adhesive layer of the tape, as it reduces its adhesion. After applying the kinesiology tape to the skin and bringing the body part back to its initial position, the tape, along with the skin, should create waves or wrinkles.

A Step-by-step Guide to Applying Kinesiology Tape:

1. Clean the taped area from hair and oil.
2. Cut a tape strip of appropriate length and round the tape ends.
3. Bring the muscle to be taped into a stretched position.
4. Place the tape ends on the skin without tension, and stretch the remaining part by 10-15%.
5. After placing the tape on the skin, rub it with the backing paper to secure the adhesive better.

When ordering kinesiology tapes from our online store until May 31, 2020, we include instructions on how to apply tapes for various conditions.

The guide covers taping techniques for lower back pain, wrist pain, varicose veins and swelling, knee pain, shoulder pain, and neck and shoulder issues.

Home aid kinesiology tapes can be ordered SIIT.