How to use kinesiology tape for lower back pain
lower back pain
For those of us who work daily, the back is undoubtedly an area that needs special protection. For example, external injuries, joint problems, muscle sprains, and even extended periods of sitting or lying can cause back pain, which can develop into symptoms such as lower back pain, upper back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, herniated disc, mid back pain, neck pain, etc. This article will focus on lower back pain, one of the symptoms of back pain, and help you eliminate the trouble of lower back pain as soon as possible using kinesiology tape for lower back pain.
Why does my lower back pain?
Introduction To Lower Back Pain
Low back pain commonly involves the back muscles, nerves, and bones between the ribs and hips. Low back pain refers to pain in the lower back or lower back tissues; that is, the back muscles or bones lose their normal function, resulting in pain in the back and legs (the pain range of low back pain can extend to both lower limbs).
Patients also often describe hip pain, the most common cause of which is transfer pain. Therefore, low back pain affects many people’s lives. There is no specific medicine or particularly good treatment for this condition. Many physical therapists or doctors choose to use Kinesiology tape for hip to help patients relieve pain.
Causes of Lower Back Pain
Posture: Poor posture can lead to muscle fatigue, sprains, or ligament diseases
Injury: This can happen from lifting heavy objects, exercising, accidental falls, or traumatic pain caused by car accidents.
Osteoarthritis: This causes the cartilage in the intervertebral joints to wear away and form bone spurs (osteophytes). After years of use, the cartilage wears away and causes pain.
A ruptured or herniated disc: it can cause lower back pain when you bend forward, especially when lifting heavy objects.
Symptoms of Lower Back Pain
1. Lower back pain usually presents as localized stabbing or a dull ache in the lower back.
2. Low back pain can spread to the buttocks, thighs, and even heels. (sciatica, herniated disc, heel pain)
3. Muscle spasms are aggravated by exertion, such as coughing, bending over, or defecating.
4. The affected limb has a dull sensation.
5. Daily life is restricted, and one cannot take care of oneself. Please learn to use kinesiology tape for lower back pain to help you avoid back pain in your life.
Tips for Lower Back Pain
1. For acute lower back pain, apply a local ice compress for the first two days, 10 to 15 minutes each time, with no limit on the number of times; then switch to a hot compress.
2. apply the local hot compress for 20-30 minutes each time for chronic low back pain.
3. Correct sitting, standing, and activity postures.
4. Medication and acupuncture treatment.
5. Use kinesiology tape for lower back pain as a method of physical therapy to relieve pain and promote recovery.
What is a kinesiology tape for lower back pain?
The main function of tape for back pain
1.Improves posture
2.Provides support and relieves pain
3.Relieves stress on the lower back
4.Improve lower back function
The main application of tape for back pain
Kinesiology tape is widely used in upper back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, herniated disc, mid back pain, neck pain, etc
Precautions for kinesiology tape for lower back pain
If your skin develops allergic symptoms, please stop using it!
How do you use kinesiology tape for lower back pain?
Before use, the patient should stand upright, lean forward slightly, and bend over for ease of use. Take a piece of back pain tape about 15-20 cm, and then stretch the tape 30% in the middle 5 cm.
Place the middle portion of the kinesiology tape for lower back pain at the lower lumbar spine and extend the back pain strips to the right, snugly, at 30% tension.
Apply the muscle tape back at the same 30% tension, extending it to the left and keeping the tape parallel at the lower back.
The second back pain strip is applied in the same way as before, perpendicular to the lumbar spine so that the two muscle tape back intersect to form a “+.”
Use the same force to stick the third piece of kinesiology tape for lower back pain diagonally on the “+” with the middle of the “+” as the intersection point.
Determine the intersection point of the last back pain strips with the third tape for back pain – the pain point.
The fourth tape intersects the third muscle tape back diagonally with the same force to form a “米” shape. Finally, rub it several times to activate the stickiness.
Kinesiology tape for lower back pain TAPING TIPS
- Apply kinesiology tape for lower back pain 1 hour before starting an activity.
- Carefully rub the kinesiology tape for lower back pain several times after applying to activate the adhesive.
- Do not wear the tape for back pain for longer than seven days.
- Thoroughly remove dirt, moisture, oils, and lotions from the skin before taping.
- Each corner must be trimmed to a rounded angle when cutting the back pain strips to prevent the edges from peeling off prematurely due to friction.
- Rub the back pain strips many times to activate the adhesive and adhere to the back.
Kinesiology tape for lower back pain can help relieve lower back pain, but lower back pain can cause a chain reaction in other parts of the back（upper back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, herniated disc, mid back pain, neck pain）, so there will be more good taping methods to help you with these issues in the future. Stay tuned for our upcoming back pain treatment tutorials if you want to learn more about back pain.
