Knee pain treatment using taping technique

Hi everyone, in this video I am going to show you my favorite taping technique for knee pain and problems. Not only is this taping effective for knee pain relief, it is also very easy to do.

I find that 90% of my patients have knee pain relief with this taping technique. It’s very effective for patients having pain after knee injury or knee surgery. I have had good results for patients with patello-femoral pain, patellar tendonitis, patellar tendinosis, meniscus injury, knee arthritis, after knee surgery (both arthroscopic and total knee surgery).

The taping technique changes the line of pull of the patellar tendon, alignment of the patello-femoral joint (knee cap) and the tibio-femoral joint (knee joint). It seems to take the pressure off the joint and reduces knee pain.

I recommend people not to wear the tape over 48 hours in order to protect their skin. Also, if there is any sign of increased pain or discomfort or skin irritation, tape must be immediately removed. Always remove the tape slowly. Wetting it with warm water or rubbing alcohol also helps it come off easier.

Athletic tape seems to be a bit too thin and doesn’t stick as well. There are many tapes on the market. Zink Oxide tape is one option that is easily available and works well.

Massage for knee pain

Regular massage of the joint with Mahanarayan oil or warm sesame oil for pain, improving circulation and lymphatic flow. Also helps clean out metabolic byproducts formed following injury.

Herbal Supplements for healing knee

Oral herbal supplements like Yograj Guggulu, Kaishore Guggulu, Punarnavadi Guggulu, Ashwagandha, Musta, Boswellia, Shilajit are also very helpful for healing the joint.

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All right, thank you so much for watching this video, it has been real pleasure to share this with you and I’ll see you inside the next one. Bye for now.

This video is for educational purposes only. Please consult with you physician or physical therapist before starting any exercise program or trying any of the recommendations mentioned in this video.

Michael
Hello,
That was very helpful. I will try it. When should you tape your knee? Before or after an injury? Is this for daily use or only as an intervention after an injury? Please repeat the name of the tape; muler?
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- Manu Kalia
  I am glad you found it helpful. You can use the taping technique after knee injury or surgery. Especially during the recovery or rehab process. It is more as an intervention after an injury, not for preventing knee injuries. It helps relieve knee pain and takes pressure off the joint in my experience. Which in effect allows for faster recovery and healing.
  As I mentioned the tape can be worn for 24-48 hours at a time. Want to give your skin time to breathe. So if the tape helps, take a day off in between taping. It is a Zinc Oxide tape, Muller is the brand name, I have seen it at Walgreens. You can also use other tapes, even athletic tape as long as it is thicker and sticks well. Thanks for the great questions. I appreciate it.
bobbie kaur
hi manu, last week I was in the doctors office sitting on the bench and I have to lie down and when I lift my legs up and I heard a big pop in my left knee below the knee cap I think you called this patellar tendonitis.now that part is swollen and I fill stiff and tingling also.sometimes I cant pin point its my knee or below the knee.please give me some advice or what to do and what happened as you read my description.thanks bobbie
- Manu Kalia
  Do you have swelling or pain around the kneecap or just below the knee? When you push on the patellar tendon, just below the knee does it hurt? Are your still getting popping when you bend or straighten the knee?

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