What is kinesiology tape for wrist

Kinesiology tape for wrist, also known as wrist tape, is a lightweight, breathable athletic product that supports joints and muscles. When used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, it can open the space around the median nerve and reduce inflammation.

What is Carpal tunnel syndrome?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a wrist condition where the space around the median nerve becomes swollen or inflamed, causing nerve compression. When the median nerve is pinched, patients experience pain, tingling, or numbness in their fingers and hands.

Kinesiology tape is used in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome to support the wrist, improve blood flow, and open the space around the median nerve to reduce pain and prevent nerve damage. It is one of the most conservative treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome that is both inexpensive and carries minimal risk.

Kinesiology tape for wrist and sports tape

Kinesiology tape and Kinesio taping are the two most commonly used tapes for treating carpal tunnel syndrome. Both types of tapes have advantages and disadvantages for treating carpal tunnel syndrome.

Sports tape is stiffer and less flexible than kinesiology tape. Sports tape is easier to find in stores and is often used for ankle sprains or wrist braces. It has its own unique carpal tunnel taping technique.

Kinesiology tape for wrist has many applications, including shoulder pain, shin splints, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis. When using kinesiology tape for carpal tunnel syndrome, the goal is to relieve pain and maintain an adequate range of motion. 

Kinesiology tape for wrist is a new product that does not provide significant joint support like athletic tape. This breathable, lightweight tape gently lifts the skin and increases space around the tape, which promotes lymphatic and blood circulation. Physical therapists and other healthcare professionals have adopted kinesiology tape to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.