Okay, so I’ve been having this nagging pain in my elbow. You know, that annoying ache you get from doing repetitive stuff? Turns out, it might be tennis elbow, even though I haven’t touched a tennis racket in ages! I decided to try taping it up, figured it couldn’t hurt, right?
First, I grabbed some athletic tape – the stretchy kind, not the stiff stuff. I made sure my arm was clean and dry, no lotions or anything. I think that’s pretty important for the tape to stick properly.
Getting Started
- Found my “pain point”: I bent my elbow and pressed around until I found the spot that was most tender. That’s where the tape magic needs to happen.
- Measured and cut two piece of tape.The first tape is the shorter anchor tab, second is the longer main tab.
Taping Time!
Then I bent my wrist downwards,put the short anchor tab,no tension,on the back of my forearm,near my hand.
Next,I took the second tab, stretched it to maybe, I don’t know, 50%? It’s not an exact science, I just pulled it until it felt snug but not like it was cutting off my circulation. Then I wrapped that around my forearm, over the ouchy spot, making sure it overlapped the first piece.
I rubbed the tape down really well to make sure it was sticking. You don’t want this thing peeling off halfway through the day.
The Aftermath
Honestly, it felt weird at first. Kind of like my arm was in a mini-cast. But after a few minutes, I got used to it, and I think it actually helped! The pain wasn’t completely gone, but it was definitely dulled. I could move my arm more freely without that sharp, shooting pain. I wore it for a couple of days, changing it out after showers, and I think it made a difference.
I’m no doctor, so this isn’t medical advice. But if you’re dealing with some elbow pain, taping might be worth a shot! Just remember to listen to your body. If it feels worse, take the tape off!
