Kinesio tape can be great for reducing pain and discomfort while also helping to expedite recovery from sore muscles and tissues. Perhaps that’s why when it comes to using Kinesio tape, few things are more annoying than having the tape not stick well. Thankfully, there are some rather easy, yet incredibly effective ways you can make your tape stick better in order …
Tennis Elbow: How to Tape Your Elbow All By Yourself
Tennis elbow (also known as Lateral Epicondylitis) is quite an annoying condition to have. And while it isn’t the most devastating condition in the world, it can certainly be painful and can absolutely interfere with all sorts of activities you wish to partake in. Thankfully, there are some straightforward things you can do to help treat it on your own, …
Can (and Should) You Workout Right After Getting Dry Needling?
Dry needling, often referred to as IMS (Intra Muscular Stimulation) is a therapeutic treatment technique that many healthcare professionals use as a means to decrease muscle tension, reduce or eliminate trigger points and help restore mobility to otherwise tight muscles. However, if you find yourself wondering if you can workout right after an IMS session, you’re not alone as many …
Golfer’s Elbow: Here’s A Great Way To Tape Your Elbow All By Yourself
Good ol’ Golfer’s elbow – many people get it, including those who don’t even golf! It can be an annoying, stubborn and painful condition to get rid of. So when it comes to doing all that you can to knock down the pain and speed up recovery, many people like to apply some Kinesio tape (also commonly known as K-tape) …
IASTM: Here’s How it Works to Decrease Pain and Improve Mobility
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (otherwise known as IASTM) has become a lot more popular in the world of certain healthcare professions over the past decade or so. While it’s been around for quite some time, its recent popularity surge has exposed many individuals to this treatment technique, and left many who have seen the shiny, metal tools wondering exactly what it is, …
Blood Flow Restriction: Evidence and Uses For Injury Rehabilitation
NOTE: If you’re looking for a complete introduction pertaining to blood flow restriction training, including when, how and why to use it, be sure to check out my article: What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? How, Why and When to Use it as it contains a complete rundown on everything you need to know. This article will comprise some basic …