A toned stomach and a clear waistline adorn everyone! And it doesn’t matter how old a person is or what gender he is. An attractive figure, like well-groomed teeth and well-chosen clothes are signs of success. In society, thin people are automatically considered more attractive and satisfied with life than obese people. According to the World Health Organization, at least 30% of the inhabitants of the European part of the continent are overweight, and about 30% are obese.
Often the stomach becomes a problem area. Fat deposits are concentrated in this area in men, women and even children. There are many reasons for this:
- high calorie diet;
- abundance of semi-finished products and fast food in the diet;
- overweight;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- metabolic disease;
- stagnation in tissues.
A voluminous belly can also be evidence of obesity in the organs inside the abdominal cavity. It is not difficult to understand that you have visceral obesity by measuring your waist and hip circumference. A wider waist is one of several signs of a life-threatening type of obesity.
There are different methods of fighting for a flat, toned stomach: changing your diet, exercise, swimming, massage. But they are time-consuming and require a lot of effort. Not everyone is ready to completely change their diet and spend two to three hours a day going to the gym. You can, of course, exercise at home, but it is better to entrust the care of beauty and health to the experts.
We offer you an innovative method of tummy tuck - kinesio taping! This is an approach to maintaining health and beauty, based on the tenets of oriental medicine and the latest research. Taping works both independently and in combination with traditional methods of losing weight. This makes the effect more impressive!
What is diastasis
Diastasis rectus abdominis is a condition defined as separation of the rectus abdominis muscle from the linea alba. The disease comes in three stages; the main causes are considered to be:
- Postpartum period.
- Improper physical stress on muscles.
- Pathologies.
- Obesity.
- Genetics.
Some studies have shown that diastasis leads to a number of complications, including abnormal condition, lumbopelvic pain and external defects that lead to problems with the lower body.
How taping for weight loss works
- Reduces the pressure of fatty deposits on underlying tissues. Due to this, the movement of lymph and blood is normalized. Lymph actively transports waste products from cells into the blood, after which they are filtered by the kidneys and liver and excreted from the body. This activates lipolysis (destruction of fat cells) and reduces weight.
Accelerated blood flow brings in more nutrients, bringing regeneration back to normal.
- Prevents spasms. During training, muscles quickly contract and relax. Sometimes vessels become pinched and microcirculation is disrupted. The tape “guides” the muscles, creates a micro-massage, and relaxes the cramped area.
- Prevents inflammatory processes. Any trauma to the peritoneum leads to a temporary decrease in physical activity, pain, and inflammation. Taping works as a frame, preventing the body’s tissues from being injured, overstretched, or “torn.”
Description of the taping procedure
The taping procedure for diastasis can help treat this problem or get rid of it completely. The purpose of the tape is to help treat diastasis rectum and tighten the abdominal muscles.
The tape connects muscles and connective tissue. When the tape is applied to the skin, it stretches and then tends to return to its original “unstretched” position. This continuous stretching process on the skin sends a signal to the connective tissue and muscles to move in the same direction as the band. This technique improves blood circulation and promotes muscle recovery.
After only 3-4 applications of the tape, positive results can be observed. Taping is done for 3–5 days with a break of one or two days.
Taping technique
The technique of taping for diastasis of the rectus muscles may vary depending on the characteristics of the patient. Experts advise starting slowly with a minimal amount of tape to see if there are any allergic reactions or side effects, as well as discomfort when worn. If an allergic reaction occurs, you should stop using it and wait a week. During this period, it is necessary to use a corrective cream for connective tissue. Usually during this time the skin loses hypersensitivity, and you can start the procedure again.
Many people follow this popular ribbon appliqué technique:
- Determine the width of the muscle discrepancy using special tests for diastasis.
- Calculate the length of tape needed to apply to the muscles.
- Cut two ribbons.
- Place the tape in the middle of the abdomen, slightly touching the borders of the rectus muscle.
- With light tension, apply one strip towards the torso line.
Repeat similarly with the second tape. After the procedure, gently smooth the patches with your fingers.
Abdominal taping schemes for weight loss
To lose excess weight, of course, you need a comprehensive approach. Nutrition, drinking regimen, sleep time, physical activity, and psychological state are of great importance for losing weight. Kinesio tapes are an auxiliary, but at the same time very effective tool.
In addition to the direct fat-burning effect, taping fixed in a certain way provides additional effects: appetite reduction, lymphatic drainage, skin tightening.
Visceral
Choose a narrow ribbon, about 2 cm wide, no more than 1.5 meters long. Fasten the beginning above the navel so that the gluing continues down clockwise. Gradually remove the protective paper and stick it in a spiral. The distance between layers is 2-3 cm. Make 2-3 turns.
This scheme helps control appetite by affecting the active point in the navel area, improves digestion, intestinal motility, and accelerates metabolism.
Radial
You will need a wide tape 5-7 cm. Measure two strips in length from the point under the solar plexus to the beginning of the thigh. Cut each into 4 rays, leaving at the beginning a whole part (anchor) about 4 cm wide. Attach the anchors under the solar plexus in the area of the lower rib. Distributing the rays evenly, stick them on both sides of the abdomen. Insert from top to bottom with slight tension. Be careful not to form bubbles or wrinkles.
This taping procedure has a lymphatic drainage effect, since its rays are directed to the inguinal lymph nodes. The tissues relax under the influence of the tape, and the outflow of fluid becomes easier.
Frame
Use a narrow tape or cut a wide one into strips about 30-40 cm long. You will need 4-8 pieces. Stick two strips in parallel diagonally from the right rib to the left ilium under the navel. The space between the stripes is 1-2 cm. Further from the left edge down to the right.
Place the remaining four crosswise, two at a time, above the navel. Direction - obliquely from the ribs to the sides. The ends of the tapes should be attached to the skin and not to other tapes.
Cross
This scheme uses two wide strips of 7-9 cm. Having cut each into rays, distribute them symmetrically on the stomach. Anchors can be from above or below. When the tapes are directed in the direction opposite to the anchors, they will form crossings. This way the supporting effect is enhanced.
Application of tapes after childbirth
Taping the abdominal muscles for diastasis after childbirth can be a life-saving solution for mothers. Professional tapes do not contain latex, are hypoallergenic, can be worn for several days, and will not interfere with the mother's daily life, since they do not limit the range of body movements. This makes them a good way to rehabilitate after a difficult birth.
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To apply the tape, you need to follow these instructions:
- Cut strips 2.5 cm wide.
- Lie on your back.
- Glue the tapes along the width of the muscles that have been stretched.
- Secure the edges without strong tension.
The oblique muscles need to be taped while sitting. Then the tape is fixed at the level of the spine. The second part of the patch is attached to the costal arch. The injured muscles should be cut with tape.
The principle of losing weight with tapes
The procedure involves applying special elastic adhesive strips to problem areas of the body.
Applications contribute to:
- strengthening muscles,
- reduction of fat deposits,
- smoothing the skin,
- reducing the appearance of cellulite,
- preventing stretch marks before childbirth and minimizing them after childbirth.
Kinesio taping of muscles activates blood circulation and improves lymph outflow. The patches fix body tissues, providing conditions for the proper functioning of metabolic processes in cells. Clinging to the skin, the tape slightly lifts and tightens it, improving the permeability of blood vessels. The additional “massage” effect helps stimulate lymph flow and relieve swelling.
In the application area, metabolism is accelerated, excess fluid is eliminated, fat breakdown is activated, skin lifting is ensured, and muscle endurance increases. All this helps to increase the activity of movements and entails the loss of excess weight. For accelerated weight loss, it is recommended to combine tapes with physical training and massages (vacuum, lymphatic drainage), shock wave and ultrasound procedures, and heating. The tapes do not interfere with swimming, water aerobics and other water sports.
How to remove tapes
Patients leave the tape on for a few days if it is comfortable and helps support the core, but then it must be removed. To remove taping tapes for diastasis recti, it is best to contact the specialist who applied them.
However, if there is a need to urgently remove the tape, experts advise removing the tape slowly in the direction of hair growth. For tape that is difficult to remove, you can apply a large amount of oil. You need to wait for the oil to be absorbed. Then continue to remove slowly, trying not to touch the hair.
Schemes for taping the abdomen and sides for weight loss
Waist volume is given by fat deposits not only in the abdomen, but also on the sides. Taping the abdomen and sides for weight loss brings double results and has a comprehensive effect on several problem areas at once.
Mesh
The pattern is similar to the cross type, but the rays should go around the sides and end at the back.
The use of three wide cut ribbons has an additional lymphatic drainage effect. Place two in the form of the letter V from the pubic area up across the abdomen, capturing the lateral surfaces of the body. Glue the third one in the middle. Place the beams in the direction of lymph flow.
Remember that you need to strictly measure the required length. Too short segments do not cover the entire muscle completely; too long segments are inconvenient to handle.
Side taping for weight loss
Strips are usually glued parallel or crosswise. The ends of the tapes are placed on the stomach and back. The direction is from top to bottom along the lymphatic vessels.
With a wide tape cut into rays, it is convenient to cover a large area of treatment. Place anchors on your back and front under your ribs. Spread the rays evenly, covering the side completely, the stomach and back partially. With this scheme, the tapes form a network, the area of influence increases.
Change the location of the ribbons each time you wear them. This will significantly expand the stimulation zone.
Side taping is used not only for weight loss. If you are actively involved in sports with a lot of twisting or yoga, kinesio taping will have a preventive effect against pinched nerve processes.
How to choose tapes
After studying the taping procedure for diastasis and reviews, you can decide whether tapes are needed or not, and also choose the best type for a particular problem. Super elastic bands are best because they are easy to apply. For best results and a greater range of motion, you should choose a band with an elasticity of 160% or more. Kinesiology tape is usually sold in a roll, so it must be cut to size before application.
Application of kinesio tapes
In order for kinesio tapes to work and give the expected effect, you need to prepare the stomach and correctly follow the gluing pattern. In this case, they can be left on for several days without harm to health.
Preparation
Before you start taping to lose weight in your stomach, you need to prepare. First of all, the body must be clean. After a massage, it is mandatory to take a shower; in other cases, it will also not be superfluous.
To ensure that the sticky layer sticks well and sticks firmly, the thick hair is shaved off. Immediately before the procedure, dry, clean skin is treated with an antiseptic or alcohol wipe. Then wait for it to dry again.
Pasting
The fixing wide part is called an anchor. It is attached to the ribs or bones, not by tension.
It is recommended to round the edges of the anchor using scissors; this shape fits more tightly, which gives a more reliable grip and the ability to wear the tapes longer.
For convenience, during the procedure, hold the tape with the cotton side facing you and peel off the paper layer gradually. Cut the strips before removing the protective paper film.
Glue them on slightly, so that folds do not form and irritation does not occur.
Taping of the abdomen is done along the length (including for children), rubbing the tapes well onto the body several times.
Wearing rules
Tapes are intended for long-term wearing (up to five days). You can shower and play sports with them.
However, it is not recommended to leave the strips on the stomach longer than prescribed: they lose their elasticity. In addition, after wearing them for several days, it is quite problematic to remove them painlessly.
They are not reused, they are disposable. If during wearing there are unpleasant sensations, for example, itching, burning, discomfort that last more than half an hour, the procedure should be stopped. Between sessions it is necessary to take a few days break.
Removal
You also need to remove the glued strips correctly so as not to injure the skin. Remember that when heated and worn for a long time, the tapes stick stronger.
Peel off the tape dry. The statement that it is pre-moistened with water is erroneous. Wet glue is difficult to remove and remains on the stomach.
The strips are removed by tearing them off, starting from the anchor, as the hair grows. If there are concerns that the process will cause problems, you can use one of the specially designed products that destroy the adhesive layer.
The spray is applied to the tape and waited for several minutes, and then the strips are peeled off with a smooth movement.
Effect after the procedure
Physiotherapists confirm the effectiveness of the tapes with regular use. As a result, the skin over the tense, knotted muscles is lifted and the muscles are pulled back together. The procedure is effective because the tape supports the abdominal line, acting as connective tissue. This way the torso muscles are stabilized and can withstand physical stress.
Kinesio taping is a good option for abdominal muscle diastasis, as well as for expectant mothers who want to get rid of pregnancy-related complaints. Methods of taping for diastasis and the technique of its use can also be found in videos on the Internet. To learn more about this method, it is worth checking them out and learning more about this procedure and the methods of applying tapes.
Contraindications
Like any physiotherapeutic procedure, taping has a number of contraindications:
- individual allergic reaction;
- skin diseases;
- heart diseases;
- pathologies of the urinary system;
- metabolic disorders;
- diabetes;
- thrombosis.
By ignoring contraindications, you risk harming your health.
Features of taping during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a long-awaited event in the life of any woman. However, this period is often accompanied by not very pleasant symptoms: pain in the lumbar region, hands and feet, swelling of the ankles, stretch marks in the abdominal region. The kinesio taping method will help you get rid of pain and swelling due to support with special tapes. Having undergone the procedure of applying tapes at the Quality of Life clinic, you will fully enjoy this special condition, maintain your figure and health. We use hypoallergenic tapes that do not contain toxic components and drugs, so the expectant mother does not risk the health of the child and will not harm herself. Most often, tapes are applied under the abdomen in a semicircle, which allows you to effectively and non-traumatically hold constantly growing tissue.
The effectiveness of the method during pregnancy: - Reducing the load on the joints and muscle frame. The bands support the abdominal muscles and reduce daily increasing stress. At the same time, they not only do not limit a woman’s mobility, but, on the contrary, facilitate physical activity. - Reducing pain. When the weight that puts pressure on the joints, bones and muscles decreases, the pain goes away. — Elimination of inflammation. Tapes activate blood microcirculation, which reduces the intensity of the inflammatory process in areas of high stress. - Reducing swelling. Tapes enhance local microcirculation and have a pronounced lymphatic drainage effect, which allows you to quickly get rid of swelling and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. — Increased muscle tone. Thanks to this, the expectant mother is less likely to develop stretch marks. In addition, tapes help improve blood supply to the placenta, help carry a heavy fetus and support the abdominal muscles.
Correctly applied kinesiology tapes have a positive effect on the general condition of a pregnant woman. After the stress on the abdominal region, lower back and legs has decreased, the expectant mother experiences noticeable relief and receives maximum positive emotions from this period of life.
However, to achieve high-quality results, it is very important to trust the taping procedure to a specialist, since only a doctor knows the anatomical features of growing tissues and the changed position of internal organs in pregnant women. In addition, the procedure for applying tapes during this period has a number of medical restrictions. Thus, a contraindication to taping is increased reflex excitability of the uterus in the 1st and 3rd trimester. In addition, tapes cannot be applied to the sacrum, since during pregnancy the reflexivity of this area increases, complications are possible. For severe diastasis in the third trimester, tapes are prescribed in exceptional cases.
We use modern elastic kinesio tapes made from natural breathable cotton that does not cause allergic reactions. Wearing such tapes is very simple and comfortable, because any pain and discomfort are completely absent. Tapes do not have to be removed frequently, even during water treatments - cotton dries in 2 minutes and does not weaken the tension.
Abdominal taping under the supervision of a doctor is safe for pregnant women, but you cannot apply tapes yourself. Improper use of tapes can pinch tissue, cause bruising, and injure the fetus.
Maintain your health and take care of the health of your unborn child in advance. A modern comprehensive approach to health improvement and rehabilitation will help to avoid many cosmetic and medical problems after childbirth.
Reviews
Numerous reviews of women who used lymphatic drainage kinesiotaping of the abdomen for a month indicate that those who combined the technique with physical activity achieved visible results in improving the structure of the skin and correcting the figure. This is explained by the fact that decomposition products could not only be excreted, but also “burn out” during exercise, strength and other athletic activities. Also, playing sports improved blood supply to organs, which, combined with increased lymph outflow, increased the regeneration of tissues and other structures of the body.
Up to 80% of women noted that after kinesiotaping, the skin of the abdomen became firm and elastic, folds were smoothed out, the waistline was defined, and fat deposits disappeared. The same trend was observed in women in the postpartum period.
Tapes used for a month and a half intermittently helped tighten my stomach.
Many women turned to specialists to perform lymphatic drainage taping. After several sessions, they applied the strips themselves.
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Taping the abdominal muscles Today, the kinesiotaping procedure has become common not only among athletes, but also among ordinary citizens. The interest in this technique is understandable, because it helps to maintain relaxed muscles and restore them.
Kinesio taping of the abdomen for weight loss Initially, the kinesio taping method was developed to restore and protect the ligaments of athletes from injury. However, later, when the effect of using adhesive cotton tapes was assessed, they began to be used not only for medicinal purposes, but also for other purposes. For example, abdominal taping for weight loss allows girls to get a slim and toned figure without surgery or strict diets.
Abdominal taping The world first encountered taping 45 years ago at the Olympic Games in Seoul. Then fans saw athletes with tapes for the first time. Since that time, kinesio taping began to gain popularity not only among athletes, but also among other people who care about their health and appearance.
Benefits of Lymph Taping
Kinesio taping as a term was formed from two words: tape - tape, kinesio - movement. The method involves applying elastic strips, similar to a plaster, to problem or injured areas. They are attached to the skin with acrylic glue applied to the tape in a wave-like manner. Body heat causes the coating to melt and adhere securely to the skin.
The lymphatic drainage function of these elastic strips is reduced to removing excess fluid, as well as metabolic products from the subcutaneous layers, improving lymph outflow and increasing metabolism in the active area. This effect leads to increased trophism of tissues and improvement of their regenerative abilities. Reliable fixation reduces pain.
Kinesio tapes have a number of advantages:
- do not limit physical activity;
- do not cause discomfort;
- The elasticity of tapes is comparable to the elasticity of the skin;
- do not cause allergies;
- securely attached with thermoactive acrylic adhesive;
- waterproof;
- remain effective for up to 5 days;
- have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and lymphatic system.
The composition of the lymphatic drainage tape, consisting of 95% cotton, ensures free air exchange and “breathing” of the skin. This ensures comfort when wearing elastic bands.
