Have You Been Affected by an Injury or Condition?

Pain from an injury or condition can make everyday tasks feel much harder than they used to be. That’s why at Snyder Physical Therapy, we offer treatments like Kinesio Taping to help reduce pain, promote healing, improve strength and range of motion, and most importantly, get you back to comfortably living your normal life.

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What Are the Benefits of Kinesio Taping?

Kinesio taping offers many advantages during your healing journey, including:

  • Reducing Swelling: Injuries, surgeries, or overuse can cause swelling. Kinesio taping helps by easing pressure between the skin and underlying tissues, allowing fluid to move freely and promoting better movement in the affected area.
  • Pain Relief: One of the key benefits is reducing pain. The tape blocks pain receptors, preventing your brain from receiving pain signals. This muscle relaxation leads to improved mobility, faster healing, and a more comfortable recovery process.
  • Joint Stabilization: For conditions where joints struggle to stay stable, Kinesio taping offers support while still allowing natural movement within the joint’s intended range of motion.
  • Scar Tissue Management: After trauma or surgery, thick scar tissue can restrict movement signals. Kinesio taping gently stretches scar tissue, improving communication of movement signals and helping to increase your mobility.

How Does Kinesio Tape Work?

Kinesio taping helps your body by “resetting” the communication between the skin and the muscles, joints, and tendons beneath it. This correction of faulty signals leads to improved muscle strength and function.

Additionally, Kinesio tape blocks pain signals from reaching your brain. When pain messages are reduced, the muscles in the affected area relax, decreasing spasms and tightness. With less pain, blood flow and movement improve, allowing for a freer, more comfortable range of motion.

What Can I Expect from Kinesio Taping?

Our physical therapists tailor treatment plans to your specific needs, combining exercises and various techniques—Kinesio taping being one of them—to enhance your mobility and support muscles, joints, and tendons.

During treatment, the therapist applies strips of Kinesio tape to the affected area as well as other regions where you might feel pain or stiffness. If you think Kinesio taping could help you, request an appointment at Snyder Physical Therapy today!

Find Relief with Kinesio Taping!

Kinesio taping has helped many of our patients return to their daily lives free from lingering pain and stiffness. At Snyder Physical Therapy, our therapists are committed to providing top-quality Kinesio taping treatments to support your healing and recovery.

During your initial appointment in Tower City, PA, our physical therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine if Kinesio taping is a suitable part of your treatment plan. If it is, they will explain how it can benefit your recovery and guide you through each step of the process.

We’re dedicated to helping you achieve your highest level of physical performance. Let’s work together to create a personalized plan just for you. Request an appointment with one of our physical therapists today and start your journey toward lasting recovery!