Kineso -Taping

Kinesiology Taping (K-Tape) at Osteo Herts

Kinesiology tape (K-tape) is a specialised elastic therapeutic tape that we may apply to support your Osteopathic treatment goals. It's designed to work with your body, allowing a full range of motion during your daily activities and exercise.

How K-Tape Works

The tape mimics the elasticity of human skin and works through several clever mechanisms. It gently lifts the skin, creating space between tissue layers. This can improve lymphatic drainage and help reduce swelling. K-tape also provides proprioceptive feedback, enhancing your body's awareness of joint position and movement patterns. 

We'll apply the tape using specific techniques and tension levels based on your individual needs – whether to provide structural support to weakened muscles, facilitate proper muscle activation, or inhibit overactive muscles that may be contributing to your discomfort. Unlike rigid athletic tape, K-tape provides support without restricting your natural movement, allowing for active recovery and functional improvement.

Extending Treatment Benefits & Versatile Support

K-tape can help extend the benefits of your Osteopathic treatment by providing continuous gentle stimulation to mechanoreceptors in your skin. This can help maintain improved movement patterns and reduce pain between sessions. It's particularly useful for supporting areas of instability, reducing muscle fatigue during rehabilitation exercises, and helping to retrain proper movement mechanics as identified during your Osteopathic assessment. 

The tape is waterproof and can typically be worn for 3-5 days, allowing you to maintain the therapeutic benefits while participating in normal activities, exercise, and even swimming. This makes it an excellent adjunct to your comprehensive Osteopathic care plan, seamlessly supporting your body's natural healing capabilities and encouraging healthier movement patterns.