K-taping

Kinesiology taping is a technique that involves placing a sturdy, stretchy cotton/nylon tape, on the skin. It was developed in the 1970s by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor. The tape is designed to mimic the skin's elasticity so you can use your full range of motion.

The benefits of kinesiology taping include:

• Supporting weak areas

• Re-education of muscles

• It can assist in the management of scars

• Improving athletic performance

• Increasing blood flow

• Increasing space in joints

• Changing signals on pain pathways

• Kinesiology tape gently lifts the superficial layers of skin, creating a space between the skin, fascia, and underlying tissues, promoting better circulation and lymphatic drainage, reducing swelling and inflammation

• Normalising muscle tone