Chronic Pain & Wellness Solutions Dr. Donald Liebell
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - 477 Viking Drive Suite 170
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(757) 631-9799
Dr. Donald Liebell 477 Viking Drive Suite 170 Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Dr. Donald Liebell
Chronic Pain Solutions
"Something better than any laser, wrap, or electric massager…
the Tape. It is a special hot-pink athletic tape that came from Japan...
The pain disappeared--it was gone"
- Lance Armstrong,
“Every Second Counts”
Kinesio-tape
Who would have thought that one of Lance Armstrong’s most guarded secret for his 7 Tour de France victories would turn out to be an unassuming roll of stretchy pink tape…
But
that’s exactly what I learned from Dr. Jeff Spencer, who was Lance’s
“secret weapon” during all of those championships. According to Dr.
Spencer, at the Tour, Lance and his fellow team cyclists were typically
covered with pink tape underneath their riding uniforms.
After each stage of the Tour, the riders received cold laser treatments, chiropractic adjustments... and lots of Kinesio-tape.
But you don’t need to cycle the Tour de France to benefit: Kinesiotape is for everybody!
"What exactly is Kinesio-tape?"
This amazing method has revolutionized the sports medicine world. It was developed by chiropractor, Dr. Kenzo Kase of Japan. According to Dr. Kase, “Kinesio-taping is a rehabilitative, therapeutic modality based on the body’s own natural healing process.”
Kinesio-tape is quite different from conventional sports taping. The goal of conventional taping is to constrict and immobilize movement of an injured muscle or joint. Usually several layers of tape are rolled around or over an affected area, which creates pressure and a reduction of flow of bodily fluids. Dr. Kaze determined that this was not a desired effect. Kinesio-taping
on the other hand, is based on a totally different philosophy. Its
purpose is to provide a free range of motion, allowing your body’s
muscular system to heal itself through its own natural mechanics.
Kinesio-tape
prevents muscles from contracting too much. It also stimulates the flow
of lymph fluid, which is critical to repair and regeneration of
tissues.
Kinesio-tape helps the nervous system and is thus a fantastic partner to treatments including: chiropractic, electrical stimulation, cold laser therapy and other physical medicine procedures. Doctors and therapists of nearly every discipline worldwide are embracing Kinesio-tape.
Here’s how Kinesio-tape works:
Kinesio-tape lifts your skin gently, which permits blood and lymph to flow more easily underneath the treated area. This reduces swelling and pain. Its unique design simulates human skin in thickness and weight. It stretches, unlike most conventional athletic tape. Remember: Kinesio-tape functions to move with your muscles; not restrict them. Kinesio-tape is also heat activated and quite durable. It is typically worn for 3-4 days. It’s made from high-grade cotton, so it breathes well, and it’s latex-free for sensitive skin.
Because Kinesio-tape supports muscle, it helps improve muscle contraction in weak muscles. It reduces muscle fatigue and prevents excessive exertion, contraction and cramping, while simultaneously increasing range of motion. Kinesio-tape improves blood and lymphatic circulation and reduces excess heat in the injured tissues.
Kinesio-tape can be an important part of any treatment protocol. Instead of covering up pain with drugs, I utilize the tape to stimulate healing and repair, in conjunction with cold laser therapy, Atlas Orthogonal, electrical stimulation and manual therapy techniques.
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Copyright 2009 Donald K. Liebell, D.C., B.C.A.O..