More About Taping

Anna Mae 07.April.2022 0 comments

Talisman Chakra Reiki tape montage with the printed tape applied to a woman's arm – Kinesiology Sports Tape

Origins of Kinesiology Sports Tape

3 rolls for £14.97, delivered free Pre-cut 20 strips with a dispenser box. Beige shown — see all colours & designs. £4.95 delivery on 1 or 2 rolls.

Kinesiology Tape was originally invented by a Japanese chiropractor, who wanted to create an effective alternative to traditional athletic tapes that limit the body's full range of motion.

The tape is applied strategically, to key pain points on the body, and when used in this way it offers a huge range of beneﬁts, as it can be used to treat or improve a variety of painful conditions.

When applied correctly, the tape can prevent muscles from sending pain signals to the brain and can greatly help the ﬂow of circulation and lymphatic ﬂuid. Made of a lightweight, thin, and ultra-stretchy blend of synthetic or cotton, its formulation and elastic versatility enables it to bind tightly to the body, without being restrictive.

Kinesiology sports tape acts as a second skin giving you support, whilst the spandex gives ﬂexibility allowing you to move freely. This makes our tape an ideal alternative to a bandage or brace. Applying Kinesiology Sports tape “unstretched” to muscles or joints can help reduce swelling and pain.

Applying the tape “stretched” to muscles can increase stability, assist muscle contrac0on and improve joint mo0on. Our glue is medical grade and latex free, it is applied in a wave pattern making it porus enabling your skin to sweat and breath.

Product infographic showing black kinesiology tape applied to a knee, with sport icons and the 95% rayon, 5% spandex specification

Heal like an Athlete

With the ability to reduce swelling, ease pains and sprains, and aid stiﬀ muscles, it’s widely used by top athletes to improve their performance.

You may have seen them covered in strips of the colourful tape, if you’ve ever watched a volleyball match or cycling race.

As well as helping athletes, Kinesiology Tape can also be used to improve a variety of health conditions, including back pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel, and lumbago.

It’s currently used by medical and chiropractic experts all over the world, in both athletics and health environments, due to its ability to provide support for sprains, aches, pains, and sore muscles.

The tape is also effective at assisting the body’s recovery process.

Click to learn how to apply

Product infographic showing a roll of black kinesiology tape with panels on hypoallergenic heat-activated glue, water resistance and making anchors

A woman applying a roll of pink kinesiology tape to her jawline, with a blue strip along her cheek and a pink fan strip beside her eye

TO APPLY:

Ensure your skin is washed and dry, and the area you want to apply the tape to is shaved.

Prepare the strips of tape by cutting to the appropriate length.

Remember to activate the tape by rubbing slightly to encourage the heat-sensitive adhesive to bond to your skin.

Click to learn how to apply

Kinesiology taping body map for the front and the back of the body, showing strip placements on the shoulders, chest, abdomen, knees, back and legs alongside the I, Y, X and fan cut shapes

Tape used in this guide

Pre-cut 20 strips with a dispenser box. 3 rolls for £14.97, delivered free — 6 for £22.99 delivered. Free UK delivery on 3 rolls or more, £4.95 on 1 or 2.