Recovery Hack: K Tape & Topical Pain Relief
Learn the simple secret to combining your two favorite recovery tools for decreased pain and improved performance. I share some of my go to brands and tips/tricks for application.
Love the feel and support fo K tape while playing but miss the ability to apply a topical analgesic like IcyHot or Biofreeze? Not to worry, did you know you can actually apply your topical pain relief of choice right over your applied K tape in 2 (…well maybe 3) simple steps.
1) Apply tape in preferred location
2) Apply liberal amounts of topical ointment, cream, gel, or spray right over tape.
3) Get back to playing and having fun ASAP!
Because K tape is a light fabric type material, the product should absorb through the tape and you should feel the effects on your skin quickly. It is best to either shower or remove the saturated tape later in the day as you would typically wash the topical product off your skin. Some tape brands have released their own versions made specifically to interact with their tapes so I will leave examples of those below. Great way to combine the use of recovery tools!
KT brand recovery gel, provides both hot/cold pain relief.
Rock Tape Brand offers two different versions of a topical treatment, one provides cooling sensation while the other is heat. Designed to go over any rock tape application.
Biofreeze comes in gel, cream, spray, and roll on versions to provide cooling sensations for pain relief.
Give it a try and let me know what you think! :)
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