Stabilize the back with tape
To support the back with problems or pain, various methods are suitable, such as taping. This can have a pain-relieving or stabilizing effect.
What you need:
- Tape
How to tape your back for stabilization
As a stabilizing Tape both classic tape and kinesio tape are suitable. The latter is particularly effective as it activates the muscles and thus actively promotes and supports stabilization. Red kinesio tape is suitable for stabilization, as this is the color of the muscles in the move activated and thus a better effect can be achieved.
- Cut the tape strips to size before taping. To do this, the patient should be in a bent position, preferably sitting. The back should be curled up as much as possible.
- Now measure two strips along the Spine away. Depending on the desired position, either the entire spine or a strip of tape at the level of the area to be stabilized.
- Cut the ends of the tape round so the tape will hold better.
- Now start to apply the tape to the upper end of the back. The patient is still in a bent position.
- Stick the tape along the spine and pull it a little bit tension. Tape both sides.
- When the tape is stuck on, rub it down to activate the adhesive again particularly well.
- The patient should wait about 30 minutes before moving or putting strain on the back, then the tape is ideally fixed.
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The kinesio tape can be left on your back for up to ten days.
Taping - what to watch out for with back problems
- A tape on the back should only be attached by experienced people, ideally by a physiotherapist, doctor or other professional group with a medical background, as the anatomy and the muscle course should be known.
- Step under the tape pains up or worsen complaints, then remove the tape.
- If you have long-term back problems, consult a doctor or physiotherapist.
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