If you're dealing with back pain, especially in the lower back, it can be an ever present weight on your mind - keeping you away from your planned levels of activity and distracting you from your goals. KT Tape is here to help, and our team has been hard at work developing taping techniques and products that can help relieve your back pain, so you can get back in action!
PROBLEMS IN THE LOWER BACK
Pain in the low back, or lumbago, can be a very complicated problem. As the body ages, the spine undergoes compensatory changes to adjust with the rest of the body. Some of those changes are for the good, but some of those changes can cause pain and problems in human function.
Low back pain is often aggravated by prolonged sitting or standing as well as activities where we use the body as a lever – like vacuuming. The pain is often the result of mechanical conditions such as disk disease, fractures, or other breakdowns of the spinal structure. Rarely do issues involving inflammation or nerve damage cause low back pain, but research suggests that misalignments of the spine or hips could also contribute to bilateral low back pain.
HOW KT TAPE CAN HELP
Use KT Tape to relieve pressure and pain, provide proprioceptive support, and increase circulation to promote the healing process. Relief is generally felt immediately and can help the body to return to a healthy posture and normal function, as part of your overall healthy lifestyle and if needed, a professional treatment plan.
PRODUCTS TO HELP LOWER BACK PAIN
KT is focused on empowering movement to unleash your body's potential. To that end, we have created many products that can support and relieve pain in your lower back. One of our best reviewed products for back pain is KT Tape Pro Wide.
KT Tape Pro Wide is a wider version of our always-popular KT Tape Pro, but twice as wide for even better results on larger areas like your low back. It is:
- Ultra durable, double-wide strips are great for targeting larger muscle groups and lower back pain*
- Flexible support to maintain full range of motion
- Remains on skin through sweat and moisture
- Comfortable to wear for up to 7 days
Real people dealing with back pain love this product, check out what Rick said about KT Tape Pro Wide below:
TAPE TECHNIQUES FOR LOWER BACK PAIN
These resources can help you find the proper technique for your needs and get the best benefit possible from using kinesiology tape for pain relief and support. Here are links to some of our most popular taping guides for back-related issues:
- Low Back (with regular Pro tape)
- Low Back (with Pro Wide tape)
- SI Joint
- Middle Back
