K Taping for Tennis Elbow

Self-application of kinesiology taping for tennis elbow/lateral epicondylalgia/extensor tendinopathy
Self application short course on Udemy. Regular course discounts
Search 'kinesiology taping' on Udemy to learn more

[@meganrider8649]

Brilliant directions for applying solo - His logical positioning of tape supports science of tendon relief while still providing functionality. I tried 5 other ways to apply k tape and this is the only one that has truly relieved pain and supported more blood flow to the area. Appreciate you Chris!

[@pixiebidz4604]

Omg my arm has been acking all because of my elbow for the last 3weeks I havnt been able to do any weights or anything with it, plus my own chiro has been doing dry needling and tapping it up weekly which made it feel worse, then I see this video and did what he said to do my self and 3days later best it has been and i haven't had any bad pains yet ❤️so thank U so much

[@tedaxelrod4679]

This is a fantastic video and explanation. Finally a video showing how to do it alone. Greetings from Maine,USA.

[@MMegaminx]

I’m so glad you did this on your own, it really helped me! All the other videos were someone else helping and I have to do it myself! Thanks!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Glad it helped! Let me know if there are other instructions you’d love to see, or just other self help videos for pain

[@ALEJANDRGOMEZ_02]

interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about how to treat tennis elbow naturally try Freds Elbow Helper (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my friend got cool success with it.

[@susanr6850]

I agree , I've been struggling for years to get it right , applying by myself , wasting tape 🤦‍♀️ thank you Sir 😊

[@jennjenn1111]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m new to all of this and my friend told me this would help me a great deal. My pt person just told me to massage my forearm/ elbow tendons with an ice cube to help With the inflammation. This video is perfect. Bc I don’t have anyone here to help me. So you showing to do this by yourself is amazing! Thank you again. I can’t wait for relief from the pain and numbness.

[@jeb762006]

Nice explanation of how to put it on by yourself. Thanks

[@TheSMEAC]

Thank you greatly... mine has been acute pain at any flexion. We had a tornado here a few weeks back and I believe the starting of the chainsaw many dozens of times per day for weeks in the primary cause. I’ve been given a shot and series of oral steroids both. The tennis elbow wrap that has the air pillow is all but ineffective because (I think) of the height of the strain and size of my forearms. It just won’t grant relief and seems to aggravate it more. What is helping are: Adding KT tape as you described, my use of a 5% compound diclofenic cream (I’m already a crohn’s patient and after a 1/4 century in the Marine Corps I already had access to fine compounded meds for degenerative disease and the aches that crohn’s leaves you with; I suppose the general public has access to 1% diclofenic gel (which dries quickly as a bonus)), using IFT 2x daily, and 4 sessions with my arm wrapped up in my DonJoy IceMan. I tell you all of this to say this: The addition of KT tape is the one thing that has pushed me into a place where I feel any relief; even while arm hanging or setting propped an fully relaxed. As an Officer of Marines for 23+ years, I’ve experienced many injuries; some extremely painful such as separated fascia from multiple ribs, turf toe w/aggravated fracture, wounds, etc... and there’s no stopping when your nursing a debilitating, enescapable, repetitive or chronic injury like those. Sure it’s not the same as 3 fistulotomies, a TBI, blown ACL’s, L4-L6 and C4-C7 injuries and all the surgeries/suffering that come with those, but at least those land you in the hospital and you can recover/are given the chance to recover. These pesky injuries like this elbow which become acute (my fault surely because I didn’t stop once it became apparent but rather I thought I’d bounce back after a weekend and I actually pissed those attachments off worse/tearing them some), something like turf toe, muscle/fascia separations, etc... are in many ways harder to manage because the patient is battling the perception others may have of what kind of pain you are actually in, what capabilities you actually should tackle, and just how/what resting the injury look like. It’s just as bad as the individual in my case, because I push myself to the tasks I’m responsible for in life, to family, and to hold the line against other perceptions. This KT tape is a game changer. I’m not talking like have a good ankle taping in the 90’s vs a type II sprain either; I talking I needed this technology 30 years ago. I put this KT tape when accurately placed, into the same categories as my spinal cord stimulator (have had one in both upper and lower spine for 3 years now), my DonJoy & Breg icing systems, and my IFT, TENS, NMES systems. Thank you greatly again brother! Semper Fidelis, Shannon

[@tealbluetastic]

Great tutorial and it worked! So happy to know how to do it by myself! By far the best video for taping tennis elbow!!!!!

[@woodmax69]

Thank you so much for your thorough description for the application of the tape, because I've been dealing with this pain for about six months.

[@bikacsocs]

Thank you very much Doctor, from Hungary. It was a great help to a construction worker.

[@scwp1111]

It help so much! I did not feel that pain and sore after apply the tape around 15 minutes. Thanks!

[@pulsing1982]

Very helpful, thank you! K-Tape FTW. I'd done my right elbow some years ago, recovered from that with a strap, and supporting my camera with a monopod. The left (recent) is more painful, I've tried a neoprene brace (uncomfortable) - today's K-tape strapping following your method is superb. Thanks again!

[@ApexSpectator36]

I thank the Lord you made this video. I have severe pain in that exact spot. You made it very easy to follow your technique in this video. Helped more than you know.

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thank you, John. I’m glad it provided relief and was so helpful

[@mademoisellem3529]

So clear with good variety of angles so I know if I'm getting the placement right. Thank you. Greetings from Labrador!

[@joann5157]

Thank you for this video and showing how to apply the tape to yourself, versus someone applying to you!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

You’re welcome, Jo! Thank you for the feedback

[@roztung]

This worked really well for me. Thank you.

[@connierendfrey2817]

Good job explained well😁

[@rennierichter9397]

So many vidéos about this te is elbow taping .... yours is really efficient . Good how to use instructions

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thanks Rennie, glad you enjoyed. Sorry for the late reply!

[@basheerSK-n1g]

Superbly explained. Thanks

[@Janine6564]

Great one for taping alone!! 🤛👍

[@sybilleschnell7433]

Well explained, thank you

[@andiskillman1213]

Thanks! easy. do you do one for lower back?

[@deniseweber5725]

You can leave the tape on for days,I do,this tape is great to speed healing for any injured part,knee, foot, elbow,back

[@popcornpepperadoptedpersian]

Denise Weber as a physiotherapist kinesiotaping last for 3-5 days

[@tindrli]

In my country it lasts a day at most 😂

[@popcornpepperadoptedpersian]

fiju BRIJU my God maybe fake

[@tindrli]

@@popcornpepperadoptedpersian probably... 3rd world country...

[@elainegelb9784]

Could you also do a video for the medial epicondyle? Presumably similar technique on the medial side with the wrist extended for the long piece and then surround with the cross Y piece?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Elaine, I have a ‘golfer’s elbow’ video that would suit that approach 👍🏻

[@jediboyforce]

You have to start from the hand to the elbow. Put first an horizontal above the ellebow.

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Not necessarily, though you can try alternatives and see if it works for you

[@acocalol]

Thank you!

[@TheRealHellataz]

The smaller strip do you cut it from a larger strip?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Yes I can it from a roll measured to the length I want then shape as needed

[@CleoPhilopator]

Now to try on myself

[@catherinemaloney8455]

Thank you. This is great help for applying yourself. I have noticed an improvement already. Although I'm having trouble getting the Y strip to stick while swimming laps. Any advice?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Catherine, you could try using an adhesive spray before taping. A more adhesive tape, such as Rock Tape’s H2O version, or use an I strip instead of the Y strip. Let me know how you get on 👍🏻

[@rocco74superhuman45]

Good day sir . thank you for the information and the video with the explanation. But I think my problem is somewhere else on the elbow. I ma 49 years old. Before I did 4-5 sets of chin-ups after ten repetitions, no problem. I won't do a single rep now, my right elbow won't let me go. It's a big pain. I don't know how it happened to me. I have no problem practicing push-ups, rowing and other exercises. But I can't do Military press and chin ups . Can you advise me? I use horse Bulgarian cream for healing. And then I discovered these adhesive tapes, which athletes also use after injuries. Can you advise me on what I should focus on, or how I should use this bandage on an injury. Thank you and have a nice day . Josef

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Josef, where do you experience your pain?

[@opuncia2731]

I still don’t find it so easy to apply the exact way how instructed.. if you don’t get the angle of the first bit right, it all goes wrong direction. I ended up with tape applied differently, however it eased the pain. Also you are the first one who applies no tension to the first tape. Some apply 80%, some do flecks the opposite way. It makes me confused..

[@gboof]

Do you keep the tape on throughout the day or just for working out at the gym?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Will. You can leave it on for days if it is still providing relief/effect

[@dacodaNinja]

May I know what is the significance of anchoring the second tape diagonal up towards the biceps?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Chloe, Sorry for the late reply. I run the tape above the elbow onto the biceps region to stay away from the elbow crease. As the tape crossing the forearm is directed up the arm slightly, so as to go around the main area of pain, it is easier to cross above the elbow instead of curving back around to the forearm. If you find it easier to tape onto the forearm there is no reason why you couldn't. I hope that helps

[@TheFoeni007]

is it possible to play table tennis with that?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Yes definitely. It can be left on for multiple days

[@jessicaangey930]

My teacher actually help me tape my elbow

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Brilliant, I hope the video made it nice and easy, Jessica 😊

[@DecemberJones4]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@amandacook8798]

I was still in pain with K tapeing

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Amanda, these modalities unfortunately don’t help all pain complaints. Perhaps you could try modifying the taping approach or if that fails to provide relief you can try exercises, massage, bracing, needling, heat…

[@bobsled5815]

B

[@fourxxxok]

Great explanation. And I really love your english pronounciation ;)

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thanks! 😊

[@athletescollective4214]

Chris, I cannot thank you enough for this video. I tore a tendon 7 months ago and have had treatment on it ever since. I still have problems with inflammation and have tried everything to stabilize this injury ever since. Those arm bands simply do not work, but I am shocked by how stable I feel with your method. You're also the only person on the internet showing people how to do this themselves. I cannot believe how well this works. Thank you again!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for the feedback

[@DejaDrewit]

Update please! Did this help your arm heal? It’s been almost a year for me and after PT nothing helped. I just started doing kt tape but there’s different taping methods online. Im still experimenting.

[@athletescollective4214]

@@DejaDrewit It's heald for the most part. I still tape up my elbow when I workout and play any kind of sport. I'm definitely 90% better, but sadly there's a chance I might get surgery to finally heal it permanently. Taping my elbow on the regular for all activites made a big difference, and I think all the stregth training helped too. I wish you the best of luck. Taping on the regular definitely helped though.

[@lotuslisa]

Great video! So nice to be able to apply it myself. Thanks. 😊

[@kristenschrock3322]

Thanks! The additional explanation of this taping application really makes a world of difference! Thanks so much for doing it on yourself, which is much more realistic, and showing from different views so viewers can actually see the starting and ending point of the tape! Your tutorial is amazing! Thank you so much for posting this! I’ve watched a ton of taping videos for this ailment, and yours is by far the best! Wonderful explanation and executed perfectly!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thanks, Kristen. I appreciate the feedback. I’m glad you found it helpful and easier to follow

[@gillianmuspic2337]

wonderfully explained for self application and showing what it looks like in the back and the front

[@sharonsangster8119]

Thanks. Better than the way I was doing it.

[@l.a.9008]

I've watched many of these demos over the years. Yours is the best and it's diy! Thank you. Subscribing to your channel now.

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Louise, thank you so much for the feedback 👏🏻👌🏻😊

[@tanyarussell87]

Simple and easy to follow instructions. Thanks!

[@rennierichter9397]

Thank you soo much 👍🌞🥁

[@rennierichter9397]

Great

[@jkrajnak100]

Hi, I have watched many videos on how to fix a “tennis elbow”, … many therapists say you need to first heal the inflammation, stretch it, strengthen it … and it takes months to fix this problem. Now I kind of accidentally find this taping video and read the comments of how it magically helped everyone within few days and I wonder WHAT has the taping helped the people - to avoid the pain “pretend” there is is no real problem? - to help the healing process by relaxing (not stressing) the painful elbow?

[@nancyhumphries6506]

Dude ... Thank-you for your awesome explanation ... : )

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thanks Nancy!

[@yevenettea]

I'm very happy for your video I've been dealing with this since last year and I've seen the best pain relief and healing from your video thank you!!😊

[@paulesterline5714]

Hey great video! Thank you! I do have a question. My pain is more down on my ulna(sp?) More in the "funny none" area. I understand that just because that's where I hurt, it may not be where the pain is originating. Should I tape up exactly like you show here anyway, or should I move the "Y" tape to surround the painful area? Thank you!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Paul, I'm sorry for the late reply. I haven't been active on here for some time. I hope your pain settled a while ago and you're no longer having trouble. With pain at the inside of the elbow you may experience better relief with the golfer's elbow application or a variation of that. Here is the link incase it can still be of help to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJmwpIF4dsiYhLs

[@paulesterline5714]

@@ChrisKinchOsteopath thank you! I will try the other tapeing.i get this extremely painful elbow regularly. I call it "blacksmiths elbow" because that is what I do. And swinging the hammer on the anvil makes it worse. So if you think you might know a better application to try I would love to know! Thank you so much!

[@paulesterline5714]

@@ChrisKinchOsteopath the pain is mostly located directly on my funny bone. The part of your elbow that as kids I always wanted to put on the table at dinner time, but my mother would yell at me "get your elbows off the table!" Hummm maybe the pain is from my mother trying to send me a message..... well any help uou can hive is greatly appreciated, and in the meantime I will try the golfers elbow treatment. Thank you!

[@samoistina_]

​@@paulesterline5714Do you still have elbow problems? Are you still doing the same job?

[@allisterkelly3877]

Great video, made an amazing difference. Easy to copy the technique, thanks Chris 💪

[@itsjonna5070]

Dude you helps me soo much with this video, Thanks you ❤❤❤❤

[@lindamartin5825]

Can you please tell me where I can buy the tape, been everywhere but none around Thanks

[@Marcseven]

Thanks mate married to a medic but to learn to do it myself is great so I don't have to bother her all the time.

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

😂 Love it. You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful

[@rellyaretha3747]

Slava Ucraina👍 , your tape is just like 🇺🇦 🥳🤣

[@luisdias8891]

Thank you very much for this video. As padel player I normally use a elbow brace. Should this k taping be used as substitution or can be used with the brace? which one should have better results?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Luis, you’re welcome. You could try the tape as a substitute for a session or two and see whether it offers relief, otherwise wear it under the brace and keep the tape on before and after if it is providing relief

[@joycarrozza4159]

very clear explanation - thanks!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Glad you found it easy to follow 😊

[@benjaminwillingham5516]

if my elbow i mild pain would it be an option to tape up and still train if its not too painful?

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Ben, yes definitely. If you can train without significant discomfort I would encourage it. Work with some grip strength exercises or isometric wrist extension/flexion exercises also (you can find a bunch on KZbin). Mild discmfort is not a concern during training. I would avoid pushing into 'pain' where possible though. If the pain is significantly aggravated after training then reduce the load or intensity, give it a couple of days rest and then return at a lower load or intensity

[@iloveone9]

Love this! Thank you!

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thanks Zaina! Glad you found it helpful 😊

[@ravisundaramurthy8631]

Thanks worked well good that you’ve explained this well and applied it by yourself. Thanks again

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Thanks Ravi, glad you found it helpful

[@berniemechaca5868]

How long should you leave this tape on the Arm/Elbow?

[@popcornpepperadoptedpersian]

Bernie Mechaca as a physiotherapist if do this taping 3-5 days

[@ChrisKinchOsteopath]

Hi Bernie, As Popcorn pepper (below) mentioned, 3-5 days is usual. I leave it as long as it is still holding and offering relief. If it is peeling or no longer providing benefit, you can remove it, otherwise leave it as long as you like :)