- Cupping therapy
- Dry needling therapy – dry puncture Belgrade
- Lymph drainage – stimulation of lymph nodes
- Physical therapy with massage
- Kinesio taping – therapy with elastic bands
- Kinesitherapy
- Physical therapy – types and application
- Physical therapy – review and assessment
- Super Inductive System (SIS) – an innovative treatment
- Spinal decompression – painless technique (lumbar and cervical traction)
- INDIBA activ therapy – an innovative method of rehabilitation
- Emmett technique – a special form of body therapy
The kinesio taping technique at Herodicus relieves pain and promotes recovery
Kinesio taping , gluing special elastic tapes to the skin, is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique that relieves pain naturally, without any drugs, and activates natural mechanisms for recovery and healing of muscles, joints and nerves during a few days of wearing. On the treated part, the flow of lymph and blood is accelerated, muscle function is corrected and pain is reduced by immobilizing the muscle membrane. Whether you want to get rid of pain or prevent possible injuries if you are planning a greater physical effort, you can try this method of therapy in our specialist office for physical medicine and rehabilitation – Herodikus.
In the therapy, a special tape is used, which is very similar in elasticity to the skin itself. The tape does not contain any pharmacological agents on it. The glue on it is hypoallergenic and the tape allows the skin to breathe as much as possible. It is waterproof and patients can shower freely while the tape is applied. It is worn for 3-5 days and then completely removed from the skin, without any harmful consequences.
The basic effect of the tape is to speed up the flow of body fluids (lymph and blood) in the place where it is applied, and the treated part is better nourished, and irritation to the receptors in the skin is reduced. The tape works with every movement by making small folds on the skin, so the segment we treat is under therapy for practically 24 hours.
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Kinesio taping therapy was created in the seventies in Japan following the principles of kinesiology – the science of movement. The band consists of cotton fibers, and its elasticity and thickness are similar to skin, so wearing it does not disturb movement at all. In addition, it is porous, allowing the skin to breathe, and waterproof, so you can shower and swim with it. The glue with which it rests on the skin is hypoallergenic, without harmful ingredients.
Our specially trained physiotherapists will determine the technique of placing the tapes, the tension and the direction of gluing, depending on your specific problem and the goal we want to achieve together. The tape is usually worn for 3 to 5 days, which is enough time to achieve the desired effect, and for the result you can expect:
- Improved support for muscles and joints
- Improving the contraction of weakened muscles
- Removing blood and lymph stagnation - improving circulation
- Reducing inflammation
- Reduction of hypersensitivity and pain in the skin and muscles
- Reduction of overstretching and overcontraction of muscles
- Reduction of cramps and possible muscle injuries
- Increasing range of motion
- Reduction of hematoma (blood clots)
- Correcting functional problems
- Reduction of scars and prevention of keloid formation
Who Can Use Kinesio Taping Therapy?
Since this therapy is based on the natural healing of the body, the effectiveness of kinesio tapes can be felt by anyone who wants to get rid of back or joint pain and stimulate muscles.
The effectiveness of this method has been demonstrated in pregnant women who are able to prevent discomfort characteristic of another condition. The strap is placed on the abdomen to prevent the feeling of weight pressing on the lower back or the feeling of the baby’s weight on the abdomen, bladder and blood vessels leading to the legs.
Kinesio tapes are an indispensable part of the everyday life of many recreational and professional athletes. If you see great athletes like Novak Djokovic or Serena Williams wearing them during key matches, know that they increase their chances of good results and make the road to victory easier because they reduce the risk of potential injuries and help to repair existing injuries faster.
How are kinesio tapes used and what types are there?
Depending on the part of the body to be glued, the width of the tape is chosen. It is applied by manually stretching the skin to create so-called curls that will lift it slightly. It is these coils that help the tissue to regenerate because they increase the space between the muscles and relieve swelling after an injury and reduce pressure. Sensory receptors are decompressed, which results in a reduction of pain. In addition, lifting the skin enables faster drainage of lymph, i.e. greater blood flow.
We recommend that the tape remains on the skin for a maximum of 7 days, as it loses its effectiveness after that. However, its lifespan depends on the method of application and your activities. This is another reason why you should entrust the installation to the experts, instead of doing it yourself. Proper skin preparation before application, such as shaving and degreasing, is also important to ensure that the tape does not come off at least before the fourth day of therapy.
On the athletes’ bodies, you could see stripes of different colors – beige, pink, blue, red, black… It is interesting that the color has no direct connection with the purpose, but rather a spiritual content. It is about Japanese chromotherapy according to which pink represents the color of warming, blue serves to cool and soothe pain, and red and black promote activation.
The tapes should not be applied over open wounds, burns, cuts or rashes.
Visit the specialist clinic Herodicus and beat the pain
If you want to follow the example of not only the world’s best athletes, but also thousands of our satisfied clients and patients, choose the kinesio taping method and visit our practice at 45 Svetozara Markovića Street in Belgrade.
In addition, our experts can offer you therapeutic massage, as well as a wide range of the latest techniques and procedures of physical medicine and rehabilitation – dry puncture, lymphatic drainage, kinesitherapy, physiotherapy, spinal decompression, indiba activ therapy…
Depending on the problem you are facing, we will recommend the appropriate type of therapy, and as a result you will get physical relief and deep psychophysical relaxation. Our experienced team of doctors and therapists will help you recover and regain strength and mobility if you have recently suffered an injury, had surgery or are experiencing chronic pain.
If you need help choosing the right treatment or want advice from our experts on prevention and health preservation, contact us today!
Kinesio Taping - Frequently Asked Questions
Kinesio taping is used to treat back pain, joint pain, as well as joint stabilization and muscle stimulation. Kinesio taping therapy can also be applied to pregnant women.
Preventive taping is important during activities during which there is a greater risk of overloading the soft tissues. Properly applied tape can prevent the risk of sports injuries. It is currently used in recreational as well as professional sports (such as running, tennis, football, golf, volleyball, handball, gymnastics, athletics, dance, etc.).
Kinesio taping can also help pregnant women preventively, by applying the tape to the abdomen in such a way that the mother does not feel pressure in the lower back, abdomen or the weight of the baby on the bladder or the blood vessels leading to the legs.
It is generally recommended to leave the tape on the skin for a maximum of 7 days. After the seventh day, the tape loses its effectiveness. There is a wide range of kinesio tapes on the market, of varying quality. However, usually after the fourth day, the tape starts to fall off on its own. You can increase the “life” of the tape by proper preparation before application (shaving, degreasing the skin, applying to dry skin).
Educational videos seem very easy, but before we apply the tape, we need to understand what we want to achieve with the application. By using the tape you can stimulate or moisten the area. You can also choose a different taping technique in case you want to support the activity of the lymphatic system.
So the answer is yes, you can install kinesio tape yourself at home, but before you do that, you should understand what hurts you and what causes that pain. If you are not sure, we recommend that you consult with a physiotherapist who will give you specific instructions: what should be the exact tension of the tape, whether to glue from top to bottom or vice versa, etc.
The width of the tape is chosen according to which part of the body we want to apply it to. The most common width is 5 cm. But you can also get wider straps (7.5 cm). If we decide to tape on the thigh, we can usually use a 5 cm wide tape, if we tape the child’s arm, we can use half the width of the tape. The choice of strip width is therefore proportional to the size of the dried surface.
Different colors of kinesio tapes have no direct connection with their purpose. The difference in color has a more spiritual context. Japanese chromotherapy categorizes pink as a warming color, blue cools and soothes pain, red and black activate, etc.
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Our Clients' Experiences
Absolutely delighted with the service, I had a problem with back pain that completely disappeared after about 10 therapies. Now I regularly go for massages to prevent the pain from recurring. I can do sports activities again, which means a lot to me.
Đorđe Jovanić
I came on a recommendation and the experience was better than expected. For the last month, I have been regularly going to therapy and everything is at the highest level, from scheduling to the service and treatment of clients. All employees are extremely nice and professional. Warm recommendation.
Aleksandar Nastić
I regularly bring my grandmother for therapy at Herodicus for hand and neck pain and we are very satisfied! The staff is very professional, very kind, surgery with the latest equipment, the possibility of therapy with Indib, interference current and laser. Really wonderful setting, thank you for everything! Heartfelt recommendation!
Jelena Sribar Absolutely delighted with the service, I had a problem with back pain that completely disappeared after about 10 therapies. Now I regularly go for massages to prevent the pain from recurring. I can do sports activities again, which means a lot to me.
Đorđe Jovanić 
I regularly bring my grandmother for therapy at Herodicus for hand and neck pain and we are very satisfied! The staff is very professional, very kind, surgery with the latest equipment, the possibility of therapy with Indib, interference current and laser. Really wonderful setting, thank you for everything! Heartfelt recommendation!
Jelena Sribar