What is taping and how does it work? Do taping really help you lose weight?

Miracle patch: how tapes help in weight loss

January 20, 2021, 18:45 MSC.

A doctor explains how to get the best effect from body taping.

People do not turn to any tricks and flyhacks in order to lose weight. After all, the most effective way – regular exercise and proper nutrition – do not give instant results, and often want to get rid of extra pounds suddenly and immediately. Some people turn to the help of tapes, which initially have nothing to do with weight loss. Together with Ilya Mikhalenko, a doctor of physical therapy and sports medicine at the European Medical Center, we will find out how taping works and whether it helps in the fight against excess weight.

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What are tapes?

Tape is a special cotton elastic “patch”, which has an adhesive base. It is quite plastic and is able to stretch in a certain direction. Such properties allow to use tapes in medicine, in particular sports medicine, for different purposes.

In sports, taping is used mainly as a quick way to get rid of swelling and pain if an athlete is injured. It can also be used to affect joints and limit their movement if necessary, or to activate and relax muscles.

How does taping work?

Taping affects the central and peripheral nervous system through the skin receptors. As a result, muscle tone increases, joints stabilize, and limb function improves. In addition, such “patches” help to relieve pain and swelling.

When taping in each case is selected a certain tension, direction and shape of application – all this depends on the specific purpose and affects the therapeutic effect. Teepees have a wide range of applications, so they can be used by professionals and amateurs alike.

Can taping help to lose weight?

The use of taping in aesthetics is widespread. It can help with weight loss, notes the doctor, but only in a complex. That is, in addition to taping should be used and other methods of weight loss: regular exercise, balanced diet, healthy sleep, etc.

Taping actively affects the fluid. And it has long been known that the human body consists of more than 90% water. By influencing the tissues, taping helps to improve the hydrodynamics of the surface layers of the body and quickly remove excess fluid from the body, as well as accelerate metabolic processes. This is how the desired slimming effect is achieved.