Taping and Strapping
At the Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic in Gloucester, we offer advanced taping techniques, including Kinesio taping and Dynamic Taping, suitable for both sports and non-sports related injuries.
Kinesio taping, developed by Japanese chiropractor Dr Kenzo Kase in the 1970s, is known for its ability to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax muscles, enhance performance, aid rehabilitation, and support muscles during events. The tape is thin, elastic, and stretchy, creating a pulling force on the skin or muscle it’s applied to, influencing the muscle’s functionality depending on the tape’s direction, shape, and location.
Dynamic Taping, devised by Australian Musculoskeletal Physio Ryan Kendrick, uses tapes with varying strengths and recoil properties. They act like a spring or external muscle to manage load and movement, helping to maintain function without restricting motion. This method is widely used by elite athletes and sports professionals.
The benefits of taping include correcting weak muscle alignment, facilitating joint motion, lifting the skin to enhance blood and lymphatic flow, thereby relieving pain and accelerating injury recovery. The concept is based on fascial unloading – reducing tissue pressure.
In Gloucester, James Hood is qualified in Dynamic Taping, and Danny Adams specialises in Taping and Strapping. For appointments and more details, please contact us at 01452 309372 or visit our Fees Page.
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EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best chiropractic in Gloucester, very friendly, 5* best, my first time here, I was very well welcoming, I came with pain and left without pain. Great therapy chiropractic center, loved the massage by Kat,excellent,very friendly. Im feeling new! I will came more times. And invite my friends.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really good, i needed a quick appointment after putting my back out and Jenny Ashton resolved the problem with a couple of quick questions massaging and correction. She also highlighted another issue id been suffering with. Very impressedPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easy to get an appointment and a professional service.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shout out to the main man James, runs through things thoroughly with no stone left unturned, makes everything very clear and is very easy to get on with making for a comfortable experience. Practical wise gets to the nitty gritty and doesn’t mess about. Results so far has been more than I expected! The reception staff I’ve come across all seem good spirited, helpful people. Would definitely recommend this spot.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Danny was extremely friendly and welcoming. He explained everything in great detail to help me understand the logic behind my injury. I am looking forward to following his guidance and improving a 10-year long condition that no one has previously been able to diagnose!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having been a regular at a chiropractor in Cheltenham and now having moved to Longlevens I am so happy to have found Longlevens Chiro. I booked in for a consultation and treatment with Jenny and she was wonderful. We ran through my history and previous treatments before moving onto my appointment. Very professional environment and very happy with the service. I would highly recommend to anyone.