Acupressure Taping

The Practice of Acutaping for Chronic Pain and Injuries

Sufferers of chronic pain well know the frustration of treatments involving endless rounds of drugs or expensive physical therapy - that may or may not offer relief. Doctors Hecker and Liebchen present a comprehensive guide to a new method of pain treatment - acutaping - which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. In acutaping, an elastic cotton tape, known to many people as kinesio tape, is placed over painful muscles or joints to provide support, relive pain, and improve lymph drainage, while encouraging full freedom of motion. When a muscle is inflamed or swollen, the space between the skin and the muscle becomes compressed, irritating the muscles pain receptors. The therapeutic elastic tape is able to lift the skin away from the underlying muscle, relieving this painful irritation. During the course of normal movement throughout the day, the tape provides a gentle but consistent massage to the inflamed area. Because Dr. Hecker and Dr. Liebchen draw upon their knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and the holistic principles of Osteopathy, they carry treatment with kinesio tape a step further. Unlike simple kinesio taping, which primarily tapes the locus of pain, the taping protocols in this book are designed to stimulate related acupuncture points as well, combining principles acupressure and massage for improved healing and pain relief. The authors show how many bodily dysfunctions can be self-treated through this innovative method, and they present therapeutic as well as preventive techniques for addressing acute and chronic pain - from chronic back pain and tennis elbow to menstrual pain and tension headaches. With step-by-step instructions, illustrated in full colour, detailing how to self-treat pain throughout the body, acutaping provides an easy and effective treatment approach - without side effects - that offers welcome relief to sufferers of chronic pain.

Completely updated, revised and expanded, this, the second edition of Rose Macdonald's popular handbook continues to provide a practical guide to the theory and practice of taping. Features * New expert contributors with international reputations New material on biomechanics, sleeves, shoes, quick taping techniques for, taping for muscle imbalance, psychological aspects of taping and propri... Read More...

Moldable to fit skin surface or around joint. SUMMER SALES: 20% OFF. Offers end 31st August. /AUG08 How to Use: 1) locate inner pouch of the pack, squeeze firmly to rupture inner fluid pouch 2) shake briefly to mix contents 3) wrap in soft cloth and apply. The Instant Cold Compress stays cold for 15 to 20 minutes Size: 15 x 22.5mm External Application Only. Do not reuse b... Read More...

SUMMER SALES: 20% OFF. Offers end 31st August. /AUG08 Mold to fit skin surface or around joint. How to Use: 1) locate inner pouch of the pack, squeeze firmly to rupture inner fluid pouch 2) shake briefly to mix contents 3) wrap in soft cloth and apply. The Instant Hot Compress stays hot for 15 to 20 minutes Pack Size: 15 x 22.5mm External Application Only Do not reuse b... Read More...

SARASA tape treats a wide variety of conditions due to it’s ability to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax the muscles, enhance performance and facilitate rehabilitation while supporting muscles in movement. • 100% cotton tape material, latex free • 30-40% elasticity from resting length • Tape is applied on skin with approximately 10% stretch • Elasticity Body-Fit • Medi... Read More...