Kinesio Taping
Support your movement, reduce pain, and promote healing—naturally.
At Crater Chiropractic, Kinesio Taping is used as a supportive therapy to complement your body’s natural healing process. This specialized technique provides targeted support to muscles and joints while allowing full range of motion—making it an effective addition to treatment for injury recovery, pain relief, and performance enhancement. It’s most often applied at the end of your visit to reinforce the benefits of your chiropractic or soft tissue session.
What Is Kinesio Taping?
Kinesio Taping is a therapeutic technique that uses a lightweight, elastic cotton tape strategically applied to the skin. Unlike rigid athletic tape, Kinesio Tape is designed to mimic the skin’s natural elasticity, allowing it to move with your body while providing subtle, continuous support. By gently lifting the skin, it helps create space between tissue layers, which can reduce inflammation, improve lymphatic drainage, and relieve pressure on irritated muscles and nerves. This gentle support can be especially helpful in reducing swelling and promoting proper movement patterns during recovery.
Originally developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in the 1970s, Kinesio Taping is now widely used in chiropractic, physical therapy, and sports medicine. At Crater Chiropractic, we incorporate it to help stabilize joints, speed recovery, and extend the benefits of hands-on treatment beyond the clinic. It’s often used alongside spinal adjustments, myofascial release, or rehabilitative exercises to maximize functional improvement. Many patients find it helps reduce post-treatment soreness and provides lasting relief between visits. It’s a simple yet powerful tool to keep you moving comfortably as your body heals.
What to Expect During Treatment
Kinesio Taping is often included as part of your overall treatment plan and applied at the end of your chiropractic or soft tissue therapy session. It’s not a standalone service, but rather an enhancement designed to prolong and support the effects of your in-office treatment. Our providers use it to reinforce the effects of manual therapy, support healing tissues, and reduce post-treatment soreness. It’s a quick, comfortable addition that can make a noticeable difference in how you feel after your visit.
Because we tailor care to each patient, Kinesio Tape is used when it adds value—whether to stabilize a joint, reduce swelling, or support a healing muscle. It can also be used to retrain posture, cue proper movement, or ease tension in overworked areas. The tape is latex-free, water-resistant, and can be worn for 3–5 days, even through workouts and showers. Most patients report it feels light and comfortable, and many find it provides noticeable support throughout their daily activities. It's a low-maintenance, high-impact way to extend your care beyond the clinic walls.
Benefits of Kinesio Taping
Kinesio Taping is a versatile technique that addresses a wide range of musculoskeletal issues and movement-related concerns. It can be used alone or in combination with other therapies to support:
Muscle strain and overuse injuries
Joint instability
Tendonitis and bursitis
Swelling and bruising
Postural imbalances
Scar tissue and fascia restrictions
Recovery after chiropractic adjustments or physical therapy
Whether you're an athlete looking to enhance performance or someone dealing with everyday aches and pains, Kinesio Tape offers a non-invasive, drug-free option for symptom relief and improved function. When integrated into your personalized care plan, it can help you move more freely, recover more quickly, and feel better between visits.
Why Choose Crater Chiropractic for Kinesio Taping?
Our experienced providers incorporate Kinesio Taping into comprehensive treatment plans that may also include spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and rehabilitative exercises. We don’t just apply tape—we treat the whole person, addressing the root cause of discomfort rather than just the symptoms. With an emphasis on movement, function, and long-term wellness, our goal is to help you heal fully and return to the activities you love with greater comfort, strength, and confidence.
Ready to Experience the Benefits of Kinesio Taping?
If you’re struggling with muscle fatigue, joint instability, or lingering soreness, Kinesio Taping at Crater Chiropractic could be the missing link in your recovery. Our skilled providers use this advanced taping technique to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and support healing without restricting movement. Whether you're managing a recent injury, recovering from treatment, or working to improve function and performance, we're here to help you move and feel your best. Call today or book online to schedule your customized Kinesio Taping session in Medford.