Abdominal pulls, abdominal cramps and pain in the back - every month the annoying complaints come back! Which woman does not know this? But we show you a simple guide for the period pain tapen!
You don't want to let menstrual cramps ruin your day anymore? The tried and tested hot water bottle, gallons of tea and even sweets no longer help?
Time to get your period pain under control gently, but effectively. Wondering how that's going to work?
Try it with the kinesiology tapes! The colorful adhesive strips solve menstrual pain in the abdomen and back.
Here you can find out how you can treat your period pain yourself with a few simple steps.
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What the tape is and how it works
Kinesiology tapes are special elastic and breathable adhesive tapes used to support healing processes. Kinesiology tapes are used especially for sports injuries or overuse reactions.
The kinesiology tape has versatile effects. Thus, the tapes relieve pain, blood circulation is promoted and nerve activity in the affected area is activated. The metabolism is also stimulated by the kinesiology tape!
A special bonding technique even stimulates the flow of lymph. Accumulated fluid from operations or injuries flows away and movement restrictions are reduced. In addition, relieving postures dissolve more quickly, the balance between muscle tension and muscle relaxation is restored.
Basically, the advantage of taping is that movement is not restricted, rather the functionality of the affected body part is supported and the healing process is stimulated.
Here's more info about the effect of kinesiology tapes!
What the tape is used for
The areas of action in kinesiology tape are many and varied. These include:
- Muscle injuries
- Muscle tension
- Joint complaints
- General and non-specific pain of the musculoskeletal system
- Tendon insertion irritation
- Ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries
- Back pain
- Malpositions and postural weaknesses
- Lymphedema
- Bruises
- Stabilization and injury prevention
- Scar treatment
Typical clinical pictures for which taping is often used
- Bruises
- Post-treatment of muscle strains or muscle fiber tears
- Runner's Knee
- General knee pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Neck tension
- Hallux valgus
- Swellings
- Menstrual cramps
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Taping period pain - the step by step guide
Attention: In case of diseases of the abdomen, clarify the tape application with your specialist first.
For taping against period pain you need three strips of tape, each 15 cm long. Round the corners, so the tape will come off your skin less quickly later.
Make sure your skin is dry and oil-free.
Lie relaxed on your back. Then take the first tape and tear the protective film in the middle. Stick the tape without pulling a little below the belly button.
Then take the second tape and tear the protective film again in the middle. Apply the tape without tension across the already applied tape. It should be applied between the pubic bone and the navel.
Rub the two tapes together.
Apply another tape to your lower back. Bend forward in a standing position so that your skin tightens.
Take another 15 cm long tape. Tear the protective foil in the middle and stick the tape over the sacrum with maximum tension. The ends of the tape are applied without tension. Again, rub the tape tightly.
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What color you should use for period pain taping
We have already reported that the effect of colors in kinesiology tape are not confirmed. So there is no right or wrong color for period pain taping.
But if you like to believe in the effect of colors, then you have several options.
Basically, it is important to listen to the body again. Most women find heat particularly pleasant during menstrual cramps.
So you can apply the red tape, this will warm your abdomen and also your back well and cramps will be released.
If you're not sure how you'll react to the colors but still want a warming effect, you can reach for orange or pink.
The orange tape has the same warming effect, it also stimulates the internal energy flow. The pink tape, besides the warmth, also stands for an increase in metabolism. Pink tapes are activating and energy-increasing.
Neutral looking beige and white tapes are a good choice, especially if you are taping for the first time.
As mentioned, however, you have many options when choosing the color. The important thing is that you have a good feeling and feel comfortable with the color!
Here's what you need to know about tape colors!
When not to tap your period pain
There are certain cases, so-called contraindications, where you should refrain from treatment with a kinesiology tape:
- open or inflamed wounds
- Scars that have not yet healed
- in case of allergy to adhesives
- Skin diseases
- in the case of abdominal diseases, first consult a gynecologist!
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Our conclusion
Period pains are now a thing of the past! With the elastic adhesive tapes, the annoying pain can disappear in an instant.
Try it out and test our instructions for taping period pain! So you get rid of your monthly discomfort very easily!
Good luck with the taping!
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