Lindon Family Chiropractic

If you watched the Olympics, you've probably seen what appears to be a colored athletic tape all over some of the athletes. The athletes that wore the kinesiotape were in a varied of sports like gymnastics, diving, beach volleyball and track. It's not a fashion statement and it's not your dad's athletic tape. It's what's called kinesiotaping. It's a form of therapeutic aid that has it's roots in aiding the disabled and neurologically impaired. In fact, it was developed more than 25 years ago by a Japanese chiropractor and only came to the States about a decade ago.

You're probably wondering what it does and what makes it any different than regular athletic tape. Well, first of all, the tape itself is kinda special. While the tape has no medicinal properties, it's tensile strength is significantly higher and it has higher elastic properties than traditional athletic tape. One thing you'll notice that's different is the placement of the tape. Unlike traditional athletic tape jobs, kinesiotape is strategically placed to help assist in the joints action or treat a joint dysfunction. According to proponents, it can be used to provide support, relieve pain, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, relax or assist overstressed muscles, and correct dysfunctional muscle and joint actions. Kinesiotape also supports the muscle or muscle region by allowing movement while supporting the instability at the same time.

Unlike more rigid braces, kinesiotaping does not limit range of motion. And unlike traditional tape jobs, it isn't compressive or constrictive- 2 things which can limit circulation and lymph flow and consequently impair function both acutely and long term (if healing is impaired). Kinesiotaping can be used on major muscle groups and smaller joints alike to treat such issues as carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fascitiis, and rotator cuff injuries.

Dr Bingham is certified in kinesiotape and uses it in his office to help patients that have been involved in sports injuries, auto accidents and many other injuries. Dr Bingham has seen his fantastic results with this kind of tape. Dr Bingham feels that his patients are able to heal faster and get back to their normal routine with the combination of kinesiotape and chiropractic care.