Kinesiology tape has long been used by chiropractors and professional athletes to help with pain relief, muscle tension, inflammation, and swelling. It is made of a thin, cotton elastic material that is placed on the skin to help provide support for the body and promote better function. While kinesiology tape has long been used for patient populations across the board, recently, mothers searching for safe, natural, and effective pain relief without medication have turned to kinesiology tape with great results.
When pregnant, it’s common to experience pain all over your body, including the lower back, pelvis, hips, knees, and feet. Pregnancy-related changes in body composition, ligament laxity, swelling, and soft tissues stretch creates new stresses all over the body. Kinesiology tape is a natural and safe therapeutic tool that is perfectly tailored to deal with all of these new body changes. The tape cradles the growing belly providing support that reduces pressure throughout the body but especially on your lower back, hips, and pelvis. It has also been shown to relieve discomfort by supporting connective tissue, reducing swelling, and providing constant skin receptor stimulation for natural pain relief. The tape can be applied to several areas of the body, including the belly, back, and sides of the abdomen for effective relief.
Unparalleled Technology
The world of kinesiology tape can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for the first-time user. If you are not experienced with kinesiology tape and misapply, you may not get the results you want. Cutting and applying the standard tape rolls can be challenging for those using kinesiology tape for the first time. Even with the pre-cut strips, improper overlapping of the tape might result in the tape being less effective.
The Pregnancy Spider is designed to resolve the issue of complicated applications making it easy enough for pregnant women to self-apply with confidence and for doctors to apply onto patients in a matter of seconds. The one-piece Pregnancy Spider has a step-by-step method for application, with a numbered system to follow on the back of each tab. The beauty of the one-piece technology is that the tape can be applied by anyone, even if they have never used kinesiology tape before.
During the later stages of pregnancy, one common complaint is experiencing low back pain when lying down to sleep. This can lead to restless sleep and fewer restful periods during the day. Kinesiology tape is a unique and effective way to find relief while sleeping as the tape is worn 24hrs/day for multiple days in a row, providing therapeutic care the entire time it’s on. The Pregnancy Spider was designed specifically to help support women while carrying extra weight and is a safe product to use throughout the entire pregnancy. It can help avoid aches and pains by supporting your own muscles and ligaments, alleviating pressure on the abdomen and back.
The Pregnancy Spider is popular with moms, athletes, and doctors due to its EZ-apply technology and high-quality adhesive that is extremely comfortable on the skin and doesn’t come off easily when wet. It is manufactured in North America from high-grade cotton, is latex-free, and the one-piece, pre-cut technology ensures easy application. When the Pregnancy Spider is applied to the skin, it provides a gentle lift, reducing pain and swelling in the area. It also helps with proprioception and joint control, which means that it’s great for preventing pain and helping you heal after an injury. Visit SpiderTech’s online store to find out more about the Pregnancy Spider.
Dr. Nick Martichenko, DC is the Director of Education for SpiderTech kinesiology tape in Toronto, Canada. He is the Head of Golf Ontario's Medical and Performance Team, a member of Denis Shapovalov's Performance Team, a member of Tennis Canada's Medical Team, and a proud alumnus of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 2009. Contact Nick at [email protected]
