kinesio taping in North Richland Hills

To aid in athletic performance (and the recovery from it) our North Richland Hills chiropractor also utilizes kinesiological taping techniques with RockTape. Unlike traditional taping systems and techniques, kinesiological taping is the taping of movement. Traditional taping techniques were applied to stabilize and immobilize joints (i.e. the white tape is seen on the ankles of every football player) whereas RockTape is used to support specific movements of the body.

Purpose of Kinesio Taping in North Richland Hills TX

RockTape improves athletic performance and recovery by promoting blood flow to the muscles, promoting lymphatic drainage, assisting in the removal of lactic acid & reducing muscle vibrations. Through this mechanism, RockTape is able to promote circulation and endurance while enhancing recovery. Basically, RockTape allows your muscles to move better and smoother during a competition and, when that competition is completed, it decreases the recovery time by allowing the muscles to recycle the waste products generated (i.e. lactic acid) from the competition.

How can Kinesio taping help you?

So how can kinesio taping help you? Since kinesio taping has demonstrated a positive effect on the vascular, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems, it has been shown through research to assist with healing, increase range of motion, and decrease the symptoms of several conditions. As mentioned above, kinesio taping has been used by several famous athletes, but it is more commonly used by individuals involved with manual labor, people undergoing rehabilitation, people who frequently engaged in exercise, and high school and college athletes. Some common conditions that have been shown to benefit from kinesio taping include:

• Conditions causing muscular dysfunction
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Low back and neck pain
• Shoulder problems
• Knee problems
• Patella dysfunctions
• Plantar fasciitis
• Post surgery stabilization
• Support for ankle sprains
• Reduction of swelling
• Tennis elbow
• Whiplash injuries

If you are suffering from any of these conditions or are interested in obtaining more information regarding kinesio taping, please contact the Aspire Chiropractic team in North Richland Hills.