Simply put, the muscle patch has three main therapeutic effects:
relief the pain;
Improve circulation and reduce edema;
Supports and relaxes soft tissues, improves incorrect movement patterns, and enhances joint stability.
01. When to use
A physiotherapist/coach can help you determine when it is more appropriate to use a patch in therapy, but here are some common uses of the patch:
Provides light support and stability to the joint (while not immobilizing the joint, it can help track the patella properly in the case of patellofemoral pain syndrome or iliotibial band syndrome);
Pain relief by inhibiting pain receptors (or surface pain receptors);
Reduce swelling (improves fluid circulation by lifting the surface tissue of the subcutaneous tissue);
Improve posture and body awareness (for example, when you are sitting, the muscle tape can remind your brain where your shoulders should be);
Improve muscle performance and function by improving muscle burning patterns.
02. Precautions for using muscle patch:
Before use, make sure your skin is clean and dry, free from oil, sweat or lotion;
Muscle patch is heat activated, so you need to apply the tape to the skin to create friction and improve adhesion to the skin for best results;
An hour before taking a shower or sweating, the patch sticks securely.
Generally speaking, when using muscle tapes, such as the lower waist, shoulder blades, neck, feet, etc., there will be some special tailoring to adapt them to specific parts of the body.