Recovery & Pain Relief

If you’ve ever dealt with a nasty bruise or some swelling after an injury, you might be looking for effective solutions. Enter kinesiology tape, or KT tape. This colorful, stretchy tape isn’t just for athletes—it’s a versatile tool that can...

Taping the knee is a skill that can benefit most athletes and can even help with common, everyday use. There are many reasons to assess kinesiology tape use for the knee, such as: taping for medical conditions, to provide stability,...

Plantar fasciitis is a foot condition that, although common, can be extremely painful. It forms when the tissue at the bottom of each foot (the plantar fascia) becomes inflamed, causing a stabbing pain that is usually at its worst when...

Sports and other activities can be great for staying healthy, but it can also come at a cost. Overuse of our joints, muscles, and ligaments can lead to irritation. One common issue for athletes and non-athletes alike is knee pain....

If you’ve ever experienced extremely sore muscles that made it difficult to climb stairs or even sit on the couch days after your workout, you probably know what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. Some say it’s a burning...

Shoulder pain has a way of creeping up on you. While much of the attention is spent on larger muscles like core, legs, and arms, the muscles and highly mobile joints of the shoulders are just as important to mobility....

What is Carpal Tunnel According to the Mayo Clinic, carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When...

KT Tape Advisory Board member Dr. Hal Rosenberg, DC explains the causes, symptoms, and best treatment practices for IT band pain, with a specific focus on how KT Tape works to alleviate pain and enhance the healing process. WHAT IS...

Low back pain is often caused by complications arising from the SI Joint. Though the SI Joint is not the singular cause of low back pain, attention to the joint is important in assessing and treating the pain. Athletes from...

Here's the first of 50 new applications hot off the press from the studio. A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, results when the big toe points towards the second toe and results in inflammation of the tissue surrounding the joint.The...

Welcome to a brand NEW KT Tape Application- not available anywhere else except here on the blog and on our Facebook Fan Page! What Are Common Symptoms of Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common condition in athletes and non-athletes...

Rib pain can be a pesky problem, affecting both everyday activities and performance for active individuals. Whether it’s due to an injury, poor posture, or just the wear and tear of daily life, finding relief is essential for maintaining comfort...

Here is the sneak peek video for one our newest applications for quad strain!  Read below for more details on how to use KT Tape to prevent injury, recover faster, and play harder than ever before! Where do I apply...

Here is the sneak peek video for one our newest applications for hamstring strain!  Read below for more details on how to use KT Tape to prevent injury, recover faster, and play harder than ever before! Where do I apply...

Skinny doesn't refer just to those long, skinny strips of KT Tape running up your shin!  Here is the skinny on one of the most common running injuries we encounter: What are Shin Splints? The shin is the common name...

Hip flexors can be one of the trickiest areas to tape and to stretch, but Livestrong.com recently featured a number of different stretches you can use to keep your hip flexors ready for training!  For instructions on KT Taping your...

Pain in the Gluteus Maximus can sideline any athlete.  Luckily, KT Tape has an app for glute pain!  In addition to KT Taping, here are some stretching and strengthening exercises from LIVESTRONG to help whip your buttocks into shape this...

We all know KT Tape isn’t just for athletes. It has many practical uses for everyday aches and pains as well.  Back pain, foot pain, knee pain and other day-to-day maladies can be treated with KT Tape. This time of...

Winter can be a difficult time to have an injury.  You can be tempted to sit at home and mull  over your injury wishing it would just go away.  But you'll find that if you stay active in a safe...

KT Tape is here to help you get through sports injuries and pain, but it's important to remember that there is a mental element to recovery as well as a physical element.  KT Tape-brand kinesiology therapeutic athletic tape coupled with...

Facebook fan Colin Rice asked about how to tape up while healing from a broken clavicle.  Here’s what KT Tape enthusiast Physical Therapist Joseph McCaleb suggests: With anchor over top of sternum (very careful not to place tape on soft area...