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Natural Healing with Kinesio Taping
Many procedures have been introduced in the medical field for muscular treatment and rehabilitation. Some would even involve alteration of biological processes by introducing foreign substances in the system. These can provide relief only for the interim. Hence, the risk for the recurrence of such muscle condition is highly probable. Worst, it may lead to permanent disability.
In 197O’s, the genius mind of Dr. Kenzo Kase developed the elastic therapeutic tape. The brain child of this Japanese chiropractor inspired the Kinesio tape technology. Basically, it makes use of a special adhesive tape to facilitate muscle treatment through thorough blood circulation, efficient lymph transport, and neurotransmitter control. Most importantly, it allows biological processes to administer the healing progress.
The Taping Technology
The use of adhesive tapes for muscle injuries is a common practice. The adhesive tape technology includes the athletic strapping and McConnell taping. Both of these methods are used to control muscular movements to avoid further injuries. However, these taping remedies restrict the normal flow of blood and lymphatic fluids in veins. The pressure can even aggravate pain due to muscle friction with skin.
Kinesio taping introduces a different healing technique from the rest. It is wound up on the skin in a non-manipulative and non-restrictive manner. It allows natural muscle contractions which aid in blood and lymph circulation. It permits blood and lymph to freely flow and perform their functions. Also, it does not inflict pressure on pain receptors by avoiding muscle and skin compression. Pain receptors are then exempted from sending discomfort signals on the brain. The sensory system is also gradually restored. All these provide for the natural healing of the swollen muscle. Indeed, the body is perfectly engineered to sustain and repair itself.
The Wonder Elastic Tape
The Kinesio Tape is specially made to optimize therapeutic taping. It is non-latex and made from elastic fabric. It guarantees zero allergic reaction and skin irritation. It is endowed with special features which resemble some properties of the outer skin. It has small openings that allow air and sweat to pass through. It can also manage moisture absorption and draining effect when exposed on water. No doubt, it temporarily serves as a protective and curative artificial epidermis.
Moreover, the taping must be administered with the guidance of an expert. It must be strategically and carefully placed on the skin for optimum adhesive effect. In turn, it must also be removed carefully and strategically to avoid skin injuries similar to burns. Some oil and lubricant liniment can help ease its removal. Hence, application and removal can be equally complicated procedures.
The Adhesive Healing Effect
Kinesio taping is commonly employed by medical practitioners of alternative medicine. It is used in sports to cure muscular injuries of athletes. It is also utilized to treat cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, edema, and lympedema of patients. At home, it is a remedy to relieve knee and shoulder conditions, lower back pain, and swollen joints. It has many other curative applications such as but not limited to muscles, joints, veins, etc.
True indeed, nothing beats the exceptional healing power of biological processes with Kinesio taping!
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