How to use kinesiology tape on thumb

Thumb pain

Thumb pain and discomfort can be excruciating. We use our thumbs very frequently in our daily activities, so when thumb pain is severe, it can lead to symptoms, but the most common are arthritis, trigger finger, tenosynovitis, tendinitis, jammed thumb, etc. Identifying the symptoms,carpal tunnel syndrome will help you choose the right taping method to treat them. This article will show the most common and versatile kinesiology tape for thumb pain methods to treat these problems.

Kinesiology tape for thumb pain TAPING TIPS

How to strap a painful thumb?

Take the first I-type thumb muscle tape fix it above the thumb as an anchor point, and stretch it 50%.

Wrap the tape around your thumb and continue stretching towards the back of your hand.

Wrap the kinesiology tape for thumb pain in a circle around your arm.

The second thumb muscle tape is fixed to the left side of the thumb and stretched 50% to the right and below.

Wrap the kinesiology tape for thumb pain in a circle around your thumb.

Continue wrapping down to intersect with the first tape.

The last shorter piece of tape is stretched 50% and wrapped around the wrist to secure.

WHAT IS A kinesiology tape for thumb pain?

The main functions of kinesiology tape for thumb pain

1. Relieve thumb pain and promote recovery
2. Support stability to prevent further damage
3. Reduce inflammation and swelling
4. Promote blood circulation in fingers

Application of kinesiology tape for thumb pain

Thumb muscle tape is widely used in arthritis, tendinitis, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.

Precautions for kinesiology tape for thumb pain

If your fingers are allergic, please stop using it!

learn more thumb pain

cotton tape

Cotton kinesiology tape

for thumb pain

thumb kinesiology tape

95% cotton and 5% spandex + Japanese acrylic glue

SHOPPING

Frequently Asked Questions

WHY DOES MY THUMB HURT?

There are many potential causes of thumb pain, but the three most common conditions are arthritis,tendonitis, trigger finger, jammed thumb, and DeQuince tenosynovitis. Knowing which condition you have can help you choose the right kinesiology tape for thumb pain treatment. This tutorial is for thumb-type conditions and is very effective.

WHAT METHODS CAN BE USED TO RELIEVE THUMB PAIN?

1. Reduce the range of motion of the area, especially when the pain just occurs. Timely rest can relieve the pain.

2. Local physical therapy or ice compress. Ice compress can control inflammation and paralyze nerve endings, thereby relieving pain. It is more effective with thumb muscle tape.

3. Massage the arm muscles. The muscles of the hand are on the forearm. We can use our hands to massage the muscles of the forearm to relieve distal pressure and relieve pain.

WHICH TAPE IS BEST FOR TREATING THUMB INJURIES?

There are four common finger tapes: Thumb muscle tape, sports finger tape, grip hook tape, and finger bandage wrap. So how to choose the finger tape that is more suitable for your current situation? Please see the following analysis.

Thumb muscle tape – Its cotton skin-friendly material fits very well and is suitable for the thumb joint, and can move with the joint without discomfort. If used properly, it can produce good physical therapy effects and play a great role in helping the thumb recover.

Sports finger tape – It is made of non-elastic cotton cloth, which can play a good role in stabilizing the finger joints. It is similar to plaster fixation but can give the fingers slight mobility. For example, it can protect and strengthen the fingers while playing volleyball!

Grip hook tape – Lightweight elastic sticky bandage made of cotton that protects the thumb, palm, and nails from injuries, sprains, blisters, and calluses and is suitable for use in weightlifting, rock climbing, and other activities.

Finger bandage wrap – Made of lightweight non-woven fabric, and natural latex, it has high stretch and elasticity, can stick to itself, but not to hair or skin, and can provide support and protect the thumb from blisters, and calluses.

So thumb muscle tape is more suitable for thumb treatment.

Other Body Parts

Follow Aupcon to learn how to use kinesiology tape for thumb pain to relieve thumb joint pain, providing more finger protection for your life without affecting normal use. In the future, we will make detailed tutorials for each symptom of the thumb to help you effectively treat the symptoms.