Medical taping is a method in which kinesiology tape is used to support muscles in their function. It is widely used in the sports world. However, research shows that medical taping can also help against hay fever. In this blog, we would like to tell you more about this. Feel free to read on.
How does hay fever occur?
Trees, grasses and plants give off pollen. These pollens are spread through the air. This allows our airways to come into contact with it. Our body naturally produces antibodies against these pollens, but in people with hay fever symptoms, the body continues to react to these pollens. If this is the case, we speak of an allergy.
Symptoms of hay fever
There are several hay fever symptoms that people can experience. In hay fever, the body reacts allergically to pollen. This causes the mucous membranes to produce extra mucus. This causes a stuffy nose, runny nose and sneezing fits. Itchy, red and watery eyes are also a common complaint. Furthermore, shortness of breath and fatigue are symptoms that are common.
How can medical taping help against hay fever?
There are all kinds of sensors in our skin. These register things like temperature, pressure and pain. Placing tape on specific points on the body reduces pressure and improves blood circulation. With hay fever, the lungs play an important role. The tape has a relaxing effect and affects the lungs and respiratory muscles through the nervous system. This then helps reduce allergic reactions of the eyes, nose and lungs.
Has medical taping against hay fever been studied?
Several studies have been conducted by physiotherapists and the results of medical taping against hay fever were as follows:
- 84% noticed a strong decrease in hay fever symptoms
- After the 2nd taping session, symptoms decreased even more sharply
- 8 out of 9 symptoms were significantly reduced in most patients
- The combination of taping the back and the chest together provided the best results
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