Kinesio Tape (RockTape) Performed by Experienced Chiropractors in Wichita, KS

Q: Can RockTape Help with Sports and Ankle Sprains?

Yes. There are multiple ways to tape to decrease swelling in-between games and various ways to tape to improve stability during games giving an athlete the opportunity to keep playing during the season.

Q: How Does KT Tape Compare to Traditional Athletic Tape?

Our bodies are designed to move and KT Tape allows our bodies to move more freely, compared to traditional athletic white tape, without the loss of support.

Q: What is KT Tape Made Of?

KT Tape is composed of stretchable, non-latex, elastic cotton fibers. This gives flexibility to the tape so a joint can safely move freely.

Q: Are There Different Brands of KT Tape?

Yes, there are many brands of KT Tape including Kinesio Tape, SpiderTech, TheraBand, and RockTape to name a few. Some brands have stronger adhesive properties than others which can influence which type of tape is right to use depending on the problem at hand.

Q: Are There Different Styles of KT Taping?

Yes, there are many different styles of taping. One of our favorites (which doesn’t use any Kinesio or RockTape) includes Specific Proprioceptive Response Taping (SPRT taping). ICTMJC is one of only a select few locations in the state of Kansas whose chiropractic doctors incorporate this style of taping.

Content written by Dr. Keith Sparks, DC | FTMI, Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuires Certified

Rocktape and KT Tape Adhered to Woman Kinesio Tape, also referred to as KT Tape or RockTape, is the application of certain tapes to improve stability, increase blood flow, and improve proprioceptive feedback.

KT Tape has quickly revolutionized in-between visit care from everyday individuals to elite performance athletes. Depending on the problem at hand, KT Tape can be applied in various ways for a desired effect.

How Does KT Tape (RockTape) Work?

The best scientific literature to date on the effectiveness of taping outcomes is based on neurology. Pain is always a sensation and expression of the brain. There are countless amounts of sensory fibers traveling to the brain. Sensory fibers travel at different speeds to the brain depending on the stimulus.

Elicited sensory fibers from the skin, stimulated by KT Tape, travel faster to the brain than certain pain fibers. As a result, the brain interprets the stimulated skin fibers first. It is tricked into focusing on the stimulated skin instead of the damaged tissue. This process is how KT Tape or RockTape is highly effective at helping eliminate pain.

Common Symptoms Relieved Through Chiropractic Kinesio (RockTape)

Our chiropractor’s approach in using Kinesio (RockTape) is to help assist an injured or problematic area in the recovery process by improving stability, blood flow, and proprioceptive input. Below are some common ailments and diagnoses our expert chiropractors find beneficial, which KT Tape (RockTape) can address.

Tennis elbow
Sciatic nerve pain
Carpal tunnel
Shoulder pain
Shin splints

Plantar fasciitis
Knee pain
Achilles tendonitis
Back pain
Muscle pain/support

Tendon pain/support
Ligament pain/support
Joint pain/support
Tingling/numbness/weakness
Nerve entrapments (pinched nerve)

Additional Benefits of Kinesio Tape (RockTape)

ICT Muscle and Joint Clinic’s chiropractic doctors may also integrate KT Tape to improve movement patterns, reduce swelling, and improve blood flow. RockTape and Kinesio Tape are meant to be utilized for short-term results. Once inflammation, and pain-free movement patterns are established, our expert chiropractors recommend that care plans should transform into rehabilitative exercises for long-term results.

Why You Should Choose Our Chiropractors in Wichita, KS, for KT Tape (RockTape)

Our experienced chiropractors in Wichita, KS, can help you by providing professional insight towards your current symptoms and how KT Tape can benefit you. Whether you are facing back pain or would like better support for your joints, our chiropractic doctors can help. If you are experiencing any of the common symptoms listed above, please do not hesitate to contact our professional chiropractors today to schedule an appointment at one of our chiropractic offices in Wichita, KS. Each of our chiropractic doctors are highly educated and eager to help you treat your current symptoms through the use of RockTape.