Kinesiology Taping (KT) for Pregnancy #5: Belly Band Plus Center Rectus Abdominus Support
This is the fifth video in the series of 10 different techniques for using kinesiology tape (or KT) for relieving pregnancy related discomfort or pain.
This technique uses a single "I" strip under the belly (see video #1) to provide lift and support to unweight the belly and decrease low back or sacroiliac discomfort.
The second strip is placed at the center of the low belly and then pulled up and over the belly button, ending just under the xiphoid process (bottom of the sternum or breast bone).
This second strip will help alleviate anterior or front abdominal discomfort as well as lower abdominal discomfort along the center line of the two halves of the rectus abdominus.
Use KT in pregnancy to help alleviate common aches and pains!!
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View out all 10 techniques for pregnancy taping here: www.rachelpope.co/post/10-ways-to-use-kinesiology-taping-for-pregnancy
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Disclaimer: Although I am a physical therapist by profession, I am not YOUR physical therapist. This video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical advice and does not establish any kind of therapist-patient relationship with me. I am not liable or responsible for any damages resulting from or related to your use of this information.
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Wish I had known about this with my first 4 pregnancies.
Very helpful, thank you!
@rachelpopept
11 ай бұрын
so glad to hear that! You're so welcome!!
Thank you ❤️
@rachelpopept
11 ай бұрын
You're so welcome! Glad you found it helpful! For more support in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, join facebook.com/groups/runningcommunityformoms
Thank you so much
@rachelpopept
10 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!! For exercises that help in pregnancy with PGP/SPD, you can get this delivered straight to your inbox: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u7g3n4 Not a runner? No problem! These are great for runners and non-runners alike. I used them in my pregnancies to manage my pain both when I was- and wasn't able to- run!
Is this midline tape beneficial still if you have a huge separation in the middle? Also I have a pretty significant hernia above my belly button. Currently 21 weeks with #7
@rachelpopept
5 ай бұрын
Congrats on your pregnancy! Yes it can still be helpful. It won't close the gap but can give you some support for unweighting the belly. Try it and let me know how it goes. Free resources on my website too for pregnancy exercises and postpartum core exercises to help start closing the gap. Visit www.rachelpope.co/resources
@shannongaines4421
5 ай бұрын
Thank you ma’am, appreciate it. Got my tape in the mail today!
To use it,hair have to remove from belly or its not painful during removing tape
@aidalhdo
Ай бұрын
Try to pull it off in the shower its much easier
Will it help with pelvic girdle pain
@rachelpopept
10 ай бұрын
yes, any of the KT techniques I posted should help. You may need to experiment with which technique you like the best/gives you the most relief. For exercises that help in pregnancy with PGP/SPD, you can get this delivered straight to your inbox: landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/u7g3n4 Not a runner? No problem! These are great for runners and non-runners alike. I used them in my pregnancies to manage my pain both when I was- and wasn't able to- run!
Which of your methods would help With umbilical hernia? Thank you for your videos!
@rachelpopept
Ай бұрын
Any method that is going to support the RA will help around the umbilicus. You may need to experiment with what feels best for you!
Is this good for a transverse baby? I need to know a good way to help a baby unable to flip/refusing to flip
@rachelpopept
4 ай бұрын
Taping is to help support your belly for pain relief and increasing your comfort. It does not help a baby to flip as far as I know.
@shandacat
4 ай бұрын
I did not mean to help him flip I meant for pain relief how do you tape for a transverse baby 😊
@rachelpopept
4 ай бұрын
@shandacat ahhh, ok. No taping method is specific to baby's orientation. So I would just choose one to try based on any symptoms you're having or how much belly support you might need. The other thing that might help is tummytape, which I didcovered in my next pregnancy after recording these videos. I really loved the somplicity and level of support. You can find it here: mytummytape.com/?ref=7ORFNwINeVm5 Code SAVE gets you 10% off. Hope that helps!!
Should I leave it on overnight?
@rachelpopept
7 ай бұрын
Yes, you definitely can. You can shower with it on, too. That way you get multiple days' wear from one application.
@aprilwinterton1382
7 ай бұрын
@@rachelpopept thank you!