Kinesiology tape (K-tape, Kinesio tape, or KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape that is used with the intent of treating pain and disability from athletic injuries or a variety of other physical disorders. K-Tape has been used by manual therapists for 30+ years, however its more recent popularity is largely thanks to the exposure it garnered in the 2012 Olympic Games, as well as in sports like CrossFit and many others. KT helps with EDEMA, PAIN, and to encourage BETTER MOVEMENT or POSTURAL HABITS. TAPING FOR PAINAllows patient to move optimally as quickly as possible following injury--mitigating the lasting movement effects that are created by pain. TAPING FOR EDEMADecompression of skin and its underlying tissues is one of the primary effects of KTape. One of the results of this decompression effect is an improvement in fluid handling by the lymphatic system, which travels through the skin, fascia and other connective tissue layers. A secondary effect of taping is that the tape has a neurological effect that supports normal movement, thereby creating the pumping effect coming from that movement and enhancing the body’s ability to rid the injured site of inflammation. TAPING FOR POSTUREKinesthetic guidance (teaching someone through touching and movement) can translate to changes in behavior 30x faster than auditory instruction. KTape can be used to help correct posture because it gives kinesthetic guidance to the body and can also be used to give feedback using tension (consciously noticed or not) to promote better positioning and movement. See if Kinesiology Taping can help you with your pain or posture! Reach out with questions or to schedule an appointment. To your health & happiness, Doctors Sarah and Jereme Trunk & The Balance Within PT Team (Jill, Megan & Lori too!) 262.264.8701 DoctorTrunk@BalanceWithinPT.com
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Dr. Jereme shares another great tip for self treatment to help your carpal tunnel symptoms. We hope you find this helpful to get you started with finding relief! There are also plenty of other areas to loosen & strengthen with our specialty skills; we have a lot of success relieving carpal tunnel symptoms without medications or surgeries for our patients! Dr. Jereme mentions a part one video, view it here. There are also plenty of other areas to loosen & strengthen with our specialty skills; we have a lot of success relieving carpal tunnel symptoms without medications or surgeries for our patients! Email us or give us a call to learn more or set up an appointment (online or in-person). (262) 264-8701
I think we all have at one time or another, but spending a lot of time working in poor alignment can result in headaches, neck and shoulder pain and tightness, low back pain, and increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Review the tips below that explain how to set up your workstation properly. Making these changes will facilitate better alignment and posture and reduce aches and pains. Remember to take the time to check in on and correct your posture several times throughout your work day. Your body will thank you later! If you’d like to learn more about improving your posture and reducing your aches and pains, hit email us to learn more about how we can help. NEW OFFER THIS MONTH |
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