Sagging skin in the triceps area is common in both women and men. This occurs due to age-related changes in the skin and muscles or sudden weight loss. This problem noticeably ages a person, even if there is not a single wrinkle on the face.
The classic method of lifting is surgical lifting. This method helps restore skin elasticity. But after surgery, scars may remain on the body. Arm taping for weight loss and tightening is a safe way to get rid of unsightly folds and sagging. The procedure does not damage the surface of the skin, therefore eliminating the risk of infection and complications. Taping can be done at home, the main thing is to understand the principle of operation of the method and follow all the rules.
How do tapes work for tightening and slimming arms?
Kinesio tapes are fabric adhesive tapes with a breathable surface, which are similar in elasticity to the elasticity of healthy human skin.
Application of kinesio tapes helps improve blood circulation, lymph outflow and normalization of cell nutrition. While wearing the tapes, a natural massage of the skin occurs, so it tightens, takes on a healthy appearance, and your arms lose weight.
Tapes may not be removed for 5 days. They do not hinder movement and are practically not felt.
Operating principle and benefits of taping
The technique of applying elastic bands (tapes) appeared relatively recently. It was first used by Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase in 1970. The therapeutic effect is based on the fact that the tape, when glued in a stretched state, contracts and leads to the following:
- The skin is tightened, blood circulation and lymphatic drainage are activated.
- Muscles and joints receive additional support, which helps reduce stress and avoid overexertion and injury.
- Undesirable amplitude is limited and the correct movement pattern is developed.
- The joint is stabilized.
Pain and inflammation are reduced.
Which tapes to choose for application
When choosing tapes, you need to be guided by the basic rules:
- Consider the purpose and scope. Kinesio taping is used in many areas: medicine, sports, aesthetic cosmetology. Tapes for the face and body differ from each other in the degree of stretch, amount of glue, and composition.
- To tighten and reduce the volume of your arms, you can choose tapes that contain spandex. If the composition is indicated in English, this component is designated as “spandex”. It is added for increased elasticity. For the face, it is better to choose 100% cotton ribbons.
- Buy certified products. This is produced by South Korea and Japan. It is more expensive than the Chinese one, but more reliable. You should not save money and buy a product from an unknown brand.
The optimal size of tapes for triceps taping is 5 cm by 5 m. The color does not affect the properties and functions.
Types of suitable tapes
The main adhesive tape is cotton fiber or nylon. The fixation of the patches is ensured by a sticky layer containing a hypoallergenic adhesive. Depending on the density of the tape and the thickness of the adhesive layer, two types of products are distinguished:
- Standard. Tension up to 140%;
- Reinforced. The degree of tension can reach 190%.
Tapes can have different textures, colors and designs. The products are produced in the form of rolls, cut into strips, and mesh cross-tapes. Products with increased water resistance are also produced. Kinesio taping of the wrist is best done with reinforced strips. In this case, maximum effectiveness of the procedures is guaranteed and rehabilitation time is reduced.
How to prepare for the procedure
The first thing you need to do is do an allergy test. Although irritation is rare, checking should not be ignored, especially if the tapes are used for the first time.
How to do an allergy test
The duration of the test is 6–8 hours. It is better to do it at night and see the result in the morning.
Test procedure:
- Clean a small area in the triceps area, degrease and dry.
- Cut the tape 2 cm long and 5 cm wide. Divide into 4 strips of 1.25 cm each.
- Stick one of the pieces closer to the armpit on the most sensitive area.
- In the morning, carefully remove.
If you have an allergy, a rash may appear on your skin, severe irritation, and you will begin to feel itching and burning under the tape. In this case, it is necessary to treat the skin and drink an antihistamine. Do not use these tapes, but when purchasing new ones, choose products from another manufacturer. Slight redness on the skin is a normal reaction after removing the tapes. It goes away within 30 minutes.
How to prepare your body
If there is hair at the application site, you need to carefully shave it off. You need to be careful not to cause any cuts. Tapes cannot be applied to wounds.
Next, you need to do a light triceps massage for 5–10 minutes. This stimulates blood circulation and warms up the muscles, which helps increase the effect of taping.
Then you need to clean and degrease the area on which the tapes will be glued with an alcohol-containing product and wait until the skin dries.
How to measure and cut tapes
The length of the strip should be measured from the axillary lymph nodes to the elbow. It is more convenient to mark the cutting location on the paper side.
For better adhesion to the skin, the sharp edges of the tape must be rounded.
On one side of the tape you need to leave an anchor - a 3-4 cm square. It is necessary to fix the tape on the skin. Divide the rest of the area into 6 identical strips.
How to stick correctly
Principles of application:
- first you need to attach an anchor to the body;
- the strips cannot be pulled unless the opposite condition is specified in the instructions for the diagram;
- in order not to spoil the adhesive base, it is necessary to hold the kinesio tape by the backing;
After application, the strips must be heated to activate the acrylic adhesive. To do this, you need to “tapping” the tapes with your fingers.
Taping for carpal tunnel syndrome
With carpal tunnel syndrome, the median nerve is compressed by the transverse ligament, resulting in disruption of impulse transmission from the forearm to the hand. The disease is accompanied by aching, nagging pain. To solve the problem, the position of the wrist joints is corrected in the following way:
- The I-shaped band is fixed in the center of the palm. The palmar muscle is tensed so that the back of the palm is facing the forearm. The second end of the tape is connected to the forearm. We get a kind of “bridge”;
- Align the palm, stretch the tape. Carefully smooth the tape, fixing it to the skin. We make sure that no folds form.
To strengthen the fixation, we apply the second tape perpendicular to the previous one on the forearm area. Taping after serious injuries and bruises is carried out after examination by a doctor. We offer to master the techniques of therapeutic, segmental and orthodynamic taping, magnetic taping. Upon completion of the courses, a certificate is issued. We have qualified teachers and low prices for online training. Upon completion of the course, a certificate is issued.
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Hand taping schemes
There are several types of applications for tightening and slimming the triceps. Let's consider one of them in lymphatic drainage technique.
For the procedure you will need a tape 5 cm wide.
The procedure and scheme for applying tapes to the arms for weight loss and tightening:
- Take measurements from the axillary lymph nodes to the elbow.
- Leave a 3 cm anchor on the resulting segment. Divide the rest of the tape into 6 approximately equal strips.
- Release the anchor and tap it in the area of the axillary lymph nodes.
- Lay out the fan on both sides of your hand with 3 strips.
When gluing tapes, you need to keep your back straight and your arms should be relaxed. The tape can be worn for up to 5 days.
In my courses “Sleep and look younger. Smart Taping 2.0" describes in more detail how to apply tapes correctly, how to use them to smooth out wrinkles on the face, remove puffiness and bags under the eyes.
Taping a wrist for a sprain
Traumatologists distinguish 3 degrees of sprain. There are the following characteristic manifestations of different stages of damage:
- I degree. The ligaments are slightly stretched, not torn. Aching pain that turns into sharp pain when moving;
- II degree. Up to 50% of ligamentous tissues are injured. More acute pain than in the first stage, pulsating pain caused by the inflammatory process is possible;
- III degree. More than 50% of the fibers are damaged or a complete rupture with separation from the carpal bone. The injury is accompanied by instability of the joints during movement.
Typical reactions are inflammation of the hands, bruises, and hemorrhages. Fixation of the wrist joint using taping normalizes blood circulation in damaged areas, normalizes tissue trophism, reduces pain and swelling. The application of special patches is carried out based on the scheme for taping the wrist during sprain:
- a hole is created in the tape through which the middle finger is passed;
- The palm is bent towards the wrist. The patch is glued to the forearm;
- The back of the hand is bent in the opposite direction and the last tape is applied.
This taping method allows you to connect the palm and forearm, immobilize the joints and prevent further injury.
How many procedures need to be done
The number of applications required for tightening and losing weight depends on the condition of the skin of the hands. For some women, 3-5 treatments are enough to see the effect. If the sagging is very noticeable, more applications and time are needed.
Kinesio tapes should be worn for 3 to 5 days, then you can take a break for 1-2 days.
On average, the first results are noticeable after 2-3 weeks of regular use.
You need to understand that the skin is an organ of touch; through its receptors it transmits a signal to the brain, due to which neural connections are formed that help restore normal muscle tone. Thanks to this, the effect of the procedures is consolidated.
Technique for applying tapes to the wrist
The therapeutic and preventive effect of kinesio taping depends on how competently the procedure is performed. When applying patches, it is important to monitor their tension and placement on the wrist. There are the following rules for applying applications:
- The required length of the patches is determined along the back of the hand, strips are cut;
- the skin is degreased using a cotton pad soaked in medical alcohol;
- the brush is straightened, the tape is fixed and smoothed well;
- the tape can be attached to another strip;
- gluing is carried out along the girth of the hand perpendicular to the previously applied tape.
Most often, the thumb needs taping after a bruise or dislocation. Also, this method of stabilizing the hands shows high efficiency in case of sprains, provides accelerated rehabilitation and good prevention of diseases of the ligamentous apparatus and joints.
Contraindications and precautions
Tapes cannot be used in the following conditions:
- increased body temperature;
- cuts, open wounds at the site of application;
- skin diseases;
- vascular thrombosis.
It is also not recommended to stick tapes on moles; it is better to bypass them.
Reviews
Svetlana, 38 years old: “I first heard about taping from a friend who, with its help, got rid of wrinkles on the forehead and nasolabial folds. Then I decided to try this technique on myself. On the advice of a friend, I took a kinesio taping course with Olga Enko. I saw that the tapes work. I didn’t even think that it was possible to remove wrinkles without Botox and lose weight without a strict diet. Thanks to Olga for a detailed description of all the nuances of the technique.”
Inna, 40 years old: “After a dramatic weight loss, the skin on my arms became very saggy. I couldn't get rid of this problem with gym exercises. I had already decided to undergo surgical lifting, but I accidentally found a video on YouTube where Olga told me how to cope with my problem with the help of tapes. I decided to try it, and it worked. Now I'm learning face taping techniques. I have already noticed good changes - the wrinkles between the eyebrows have begun to smooth out.”
Kinesio taping helps fight age-related changes in the skin on the hands, relieve swelling, restore normal muscle tone, and lose weight. With the help of the procedure, you can tighten and reduce the volume of your triceps without giving up your usual lifestyle.
When choosing strips, you need to take into account the purpose and area of application, do not forget to do an allergy test, stick the application on fat-free and dry skin according to the diagram, carefully remove the strips without damaging the upper epidermis.
In the courses from Olga Enko “Sleep and look younger. Smart Taping" describes in detail how to use tapes to remove sagging skin on the hands, bags under the eyes, get rid of puffiness and smooth out wrinkles on the face.
Kinesio taping of the hand in Moscow
Taping of the hand in case of a bruise or in other cases can be done in a diagnostic and treatment setting. The clinic is open seven days a week according to the following schedule:
- From Monday to Friday - from 8:00 to 21:00.
- Saturday and Sunday – from 9:00 to 20:00.
You can find out the price of the service in the price list on the website, and make an appointment using an online application or by phone: +7 (495) 478-10-03.
We are ready to offer other methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the hand. Do not delay contacting doctors and do not self-medicate to avoid complications!