Taping a herniated disc
introduction
The taping of various diseases is in the physical therapy and in the sports medicine now a popular technique.
The use of is preferred Kinesio tapeswhich are often used due to their diverse effects.
Kinesio tapes
The kinesio tapes are great elastic, breathable and can be attached very well according to instructions. Due to the elasticity it fits very well skin on. It can therefore be worn very well despite movement without it coming off. The fact that the tape the Movement accompanied, it supports the Muscles and works at the same time massaging. So muscles can be loosened and relaxed.
The massaging effect makes the Blood circulation promoted. Important nutrients for the muscles are washed up, waste products and pain mediators are removed. So is the healing process and the Decrease in pain promoted. The tapes are particularly suitable for support and stabilization of muscles, ligaments and tendons without the need to immobilize the injured structures. The movement is retained. So the kinesiotape is also used to treat Herniated discs used.
Much more information on this topic is available at: Kinesio tape
Instructions for kinesio taping
The kinesio tapes can also be used for Taping a herniated disc be applied. The herniated disc is often associated with it severe pain, especially when moving. The tapes can then increase the stability of the Spine support. They do not hinder movement, they accompany it and have a relaxing effect on the muscles.
Depending on which one Height of the herniated disc is located, the attachment may vary slightly. It is important that the Tapes along the spine run and under the correct tension. The kinesio tapes are best made under the guidance of a professional Physiotherapist attached.
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In most cases, a star-shaped tape bandage laid out with four strips. The gluing takes place on a round back. To do this, the patient simply leans forward. You will jump on the sore Vertebral bodies attached to develop the maximum effect there. All stripes will be under maximum pull glued on, whereby the tensile stress is also transferred to the muscles. The correct application shows when the patient straightens up again. The tapes should make an impact and yourself adapt to every movement.
The strips can 7-10 days stick. During this time, you can also strengthen Back exercisesthat are supported by the kinesio tape. Movement is very important for healing a herniated disc, as it is strong Back muscles and Abdominal muscles give the spine more stability.
Showering and sweating are commonly no problem with the tapes.
Taping the cervical spine (cervical spine)
For attaching a tape dressing to the Cervical spine the strips are first measured. There are stripes from the 1st to the 7th cervical vertebra and a transverse strip is required. The corners are rounded for better durability.
The patient should already be interested in the measurements Head forward on your chest tend. So the tape is stuck on while stretched. The first strip is divided into two strips along its length so that they still stay together at one end. It turns out a V-shaped stripe with a base. This base is now between the Shoulder blades glued. Then the two strips extending from it can be glued around the prominent seventh cervical vertebra. The stripes will without a train appropriate and should up to the hairline run away. Then the thicker tape strips running across placed directly over the pain point. This strip will be first under maximum tension glued on and then the ends are just spread loosely.
The tapes support the muscles in the neck and can be used to Relieving pain at a Herniated disc of the cervical spine contribute.
Taping the lumbar spine (lumbar spine)
The taping of herniated discs in the Lumbar spine is carried out with four tape strips. These can be rounded off at the corners, which makes them more comfortable to wear and ensures better durability.
The patient bends forward to apply the tape strips so that the back is rounded. Of the first stripes becomes lengthways along the spine appropriate. The first strip thus runs right on the spine. The ends are only spread loosely. Of the next strip becomes across attached to the first strip. This strip is also stuck on with maximum tension and should be directly over the painful point. The last two strips become diagonal attached to the already glued-on strips so that a star maps. The strips can still be pressed on well so that they stick well. The patient can then straighten up again. The stripes then form clear wrinkles from what shows that they adapt to shape and movement and are properly glued on.
The tapes make the Muscles supported and also kept relaxed. Especially with one Herniated disc in the lumbar region this counteracts a relieving posture due to the pain. In addition, the patient remains mobile and movements are supported.
