Kinesiology tape shoulder is mainly tapes invented for joint and muscle pain. It is versatile and can be applied to almost every muscle and joint. Especially for gravity-supported parts such as the knee, shoulders, and ankle, you need to pay special attention to the method of sticking. So can the muscle tape relieve scapula pain and AC joint pain and prevent dislocation?
The shoulder is one of the most important joints in the body. Many people experience shoulder swelling and soreness when they are overused. If left unprotected, shoulder mobility will become increasingly restricted. To improve this situation, you need to use external force to stabilize the muscles around the deltoid, ac joint, and scapula.
So how do you use kinesiology tape to protect your shoulder muscles? Different situations require different methods of use. Let’s learn the most common methods below.
How to use kinesiology tape for Deltoid Syndrome？
Deltoid Syndrome is common in baseball pitchers, swimmers, tennis players, and weightlifters. Kinesiology tape is the best choice for relieving and preventing deltoid syndrome. It is non-toxic, has no side effects, and is easy to use. We have created a special tutorial for deltoid syndrome. Click on the link to learn how to use kinesiology tape for deltoid syndrome through pictures, videos, and text.
How to use kinesiology tape shoulder?
Step1. Prepare one pair of scissors and a 5cm muscle tape roll.
Step2. Relax shoulders. Measure the furthest distance from the shoulder peak to the deltoid.
Step3. Cut the muscle tape into a Y shape and round the edges.
Step4. Pinned to the base of the deltoid. Then raise your arms slightly.
Step5. The bifurcated muscle tape is pasted along the periphery of the deltoid muscle with 50% stretch force.
Step6. Measure the furthest distance from the deltoid to the scapula.
Step7. Stretch and paste obliquely from the position of the deltoid muscle to the position of the scapula.
Step8. Rub the muscle tape several times to make it fit and not easy to fall off.
Where to put kinesiology tape for aC joint？
Where is the AC joint? The AC joint is on the shoulder, so generally we use the kinesiology tape shoulder.
Step1. Prepare 2 full strips and 2 half strips.
Step2. Stand with your arm relaxed.
Step3. Stretch at 75% to keep 2 half-strips in an x-shape centered at the ac joint.
Step4. Raise the arm to 30 degrees, fix one corner at the ac joint, and stick it to the deltoid and above the elbow.
Step5. Lift the arm back 30 degrees, from the AC joint to the deltoid to above the elbow.
Notice!!!
- Do not touch the glue side.
- Remove the backing tape before pasting.
- There is no stretching force when fixing a corner, it only plays a fixing role.
- Rub multiple times to make the raised edges more docile.
Can I use kinesiology tape for scapula pain?
Of course, scapula pain can use kinesiology tape shoulder. Because the nerves of the scapula and shoulder are connected, and scapula pain is mainly caused by muscle fatigue caused by sitting or standing for a long time, kinesiology tape shoulder has a good effect on relieving muscle fatigue.
The scapula is one of the bony structures of the shoulder joint and plays an important supporting role in the upper body. The scapula is connected to the muscles that help complete the various activities of the shoulder joint and stabilize the position of the scapula. If there is a strain on the muscles that attach to the shoulder blade, it can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling, motor dysfunction, and limited mobility.
If we have shoulder blade fatigue and soreness, we can try to use kinesiology tape shoulder to help stretch the surrounding muscles, help adjust posture, and relieve soreness. With sweat-absorbing and grease-absorbing fabrics, non-allergenic and skin-friendly glue, and ergonomic stretching strength, the muscle tape can be firmly attached to the muscles, coupled with professional physical therapy sticking methods, will have a relief effect. However, it cannot be understood that the medicine can completely cure you. Muscle tape can also play a preventive role in daily life.
Therefore, we should pay attention to protecting the scapula in daily life, and do warm-up exercises before exercising to avoid damage to the scapula and avoid strenuous and large-scale activities or work. Avoid sitting for a long time in life, pay attention to adjusting the sitting posture, and maintain the normal function of the scapula.
Can I use kinesiology tape shoulder to prevent dislocation?
The shoulder is one of the important movable joints of the human body. There are many ways to apply the kinesiology tape on the shoulders. However, the role of muscle tape is to help relieve the fatigue and soreness of the muscles around the shoulders caused by long-term stretching. Its effect on the muscles will be more pronounced. It is especially friendly to workers and sports enthusiasts who maintain one posture for a long time. And shoulder dislocation, more joint damage, thus affecting joint movement. If you have abnormal muscle tension and limited joint movement, you should stop the activity immediately and consult a professional doctor.
Where to buy kinesiology tape？
- Supermarket: such as Walmart
- Online purchase: such as Amazon, eBay, Temu
- Drugstore
- Sporting goods store
- Physical therapy shop
- Find a manufacturer
Some drugstores, sporting goods stores, and physical therapy shops sell kinesiology tape, but not all stores sell it, so you can search for kinesiology tape on Google Maps. If you want to buy kinesiology tape at a low price and good quality, you can contact the manufacturer, such as Aupcon.
Aupcon is one of the largest kinesiology tape manufacturers in China.
Aupcon has more than 10 years of experience in cotton kinesiology tape and has developed hundreds of muscle tapes. Knows the quality of the product well and it has been constantly innovating more new products to meet the needs of the market.
