Kinesio Tape

If you have been watching any sports on TV lately, you would have seen an athlete using Kinesio Tape. Kinesio Tape is a waterproof, latex free, heat activated, full range of motion tape. It is designed to treat soft tissue injuries. The therapeutic benefit depends on the tension and line of stress applied to the tape by the practitioner. Kinesio Tape can treat anything from acute low back strains to carpal tunnel and tennis elbow. Best of all, unlike athletic tape, Kinesio Tape does not interfere with your range of motion, and it can be worn in water. Like most therapeutic modalities, you must look for a certified provider. Lucky for you, Dr. Matt at Tubbs Chiropractic has obtained certification and is proficient in all Kinesio Tape Methods.

Graston Technique ® (GT) is one of the newest and most exciting techniques in the treatment of soft tissue injuries. Six stainless steel instruments are used to break down scar tissue and fascial adhesion. When soft tissues, such as muscles, ligament, and tendons are injured or chronicly contracted, they heal or support themselves by creating scar tissue. Normal tissue has fibers that run in straight lines. Scars are a mix of fibers running in all directions. Fascia is a soft tissue that can be compared to plastic wrap. For muscles to contract and move, they must be seperated from each other. This is the job of fascia. When scar tissue from the muscles adheres to the fascia, there is pain and a decrease in the normal range of motion. This is where GT shines. The instruments break down the "bad" fibers and promote healthy repair. Ultimately, this decreases pain and increases range of motion. To find out if GT can help you, schedule an appointment today.

Matthew M Tubbs, DC, KTCP
Graston Technique ®Certified Provider
Kinesio Tape ® Certified Provider

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With golf season here again, it is time to have your best season yet. But, before you head out to the range and hit 100 shots with your new clubs you have been itching to hit. Take 5 minutes and do these simple stretches. The most common injury in golf is and injury to the low back. Followed shortly there after by elbow injuries. I have extensive training in golf and sports injuries and would be more then happy to answer any questions you may have, or treat that low back pain that is stopping you from playing your best.

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Read the latest issue of the Way of Wellness Newsletter. In this issue is information on healthy breakfasts and how yoga can help you.

Questions for the Doctor?

Questions about chiropractic?

Here is the place to post your questions for Dr. Matt. Each week Dr. Matt will select a "question of the week" and post a response.