RockTape Therapy
Professional-grade kinesiology taping that supports muscles and joints, reduces pain, and enhances performance -- all while allowing full range of motion.
What Is RockTape?
RockTape is a premium-grade kinesiology tape that works by microscopically lifting the skin away from the underlying tissue. This creates a decompressive effect that improves blood flow, reduces swelling, and decreases pain signals to the brain. Unlike traditional athletic tape that restricts movement, RockTape stretches up to 180% of its resting length, allowing full range of motion while providing continuous support. At BrightLife Chiropractic & Wellness, we use RockTape as a complement to chiropractic adjustments, extremity care, and physiotherapy to extend the benefits of in-office treatment between visits.
Benefits of Kinesiology Taping
Pain Reduction
Decreases pain signals by decompressing tissue and improving circulation
Swelling Control
Promotes lymphatic drainage to reduce inflammation and bruising
Joint Support
Provides proprioceptive feedback and stability without restricting motion
Performance Boost
Enhances muscle activation patterns for improved athletic performance
Science-Backed Taping
RockTape works through several mechanisms. By lifting the skin, it creates space in the tissue below, which decompresses pain receptors and reduces the intensity of pain signals. This same decompression allows better blood flow to the area, delivering nutrients and oxygen needed for healing while removing waste products that cause inflammation.
The tape also provides proprioceptive feedback -- your body's awareness of position and movement. This helps muscles fire more efficiently and maintains proper movement patterns, which is particularly valuable after chiropractic adjustments and during injury rehabilitation.
Common Applications
Frequently Asked Questions
Support That Moves With You
Ask about adding RockTape to your treatment plan for extended pain relief and support between visits.