Kinesio Taping


Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) in Carrollton, GA is proud to offer revolutionary technology, Kinesio taping (KT) to patients! Designed to help with joint-related pain and sports injury, kinesiology tape is a beneficial tool used in treatment plans. To learn more about KT, visit www.askdrpete.com for more information. 




What is Kinesio Taping?


Kinesiology tape is a therapeutic tape applied to the body to reduce pain and swelling, support joints, and improve function. Unlike other tapes on the market, the Kinesio tape method was first invented in the 1970s for athletes to play and move without restriction.




Method


Your Carrollton, GA chiropractor will apply kinesiology tape using specific patterns depending on the type of injury you’re facing. Most treatments require any excess hair to be trimmed for the tape to adhere to your skin’s surface. To get patients comfortable using the tool even at home, Dr. Pete will walk you through the process of removing and redressing the tape. When using the kinesiology tape at home, Dr. Pete advises using baby oil to remove the strips. Yanking the tape not only irritates your skin but also loosens the KT technology. 




Benefits


Kinesio taping helps the body in a variety of ways, including:  






  • Injury repair and healing




  • Blood and fluid circulation




  • Decreased joint irritation




  • Less pain and swelling




  • Improved function in muscles and joints




  • Increased joint and ligament support






To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.askdrpete.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) in Carrollton, GA call 770-832-2226.




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