Kinesiology Taping vs Traditional Strapping People often ask whether kinesiology taping is better than traditional strapping. The truth is, they’re just different tools used for different situations. Traditional strapping is rigid and designed to restrict movement. It’s often used in the early stages of an injury when stability is the priority. For example, if you’ve rolled an ankle badly, firm…
How Kinesiology Tape Actually Works Kinesiology tape might look like just colourful sticky strips, but there’s actually a lot going on beneath the surface. Its effectiveness comes from how it interacts with your skin, muscles, circulation, and nervous system. The tape is designed to stretch in a similar way to human skin. When it’s applied with a certain amount of…
Five Common Issues Kinesiology Taping Can Help With Kinesiology taping is one of those things that looks quite simple but can be used in lots of different ways. Because it supports movement rather than restricting it, it works well for a wide range of aches, pains, and injuries. Here are five common issues where kinesiology taping can be especially helpful.…
What Is Kinesiology Taping and What Does It Actually Do? If you’ve ever finished a sports massage session and walked out with colourful tape on your body, you’ve probably wondered what it’s really doing. Kinesiology taping looks simple, but it can be a really useful tool when used properly and for the right reasons. Unlike traditional rigid strapping, kinesiology tape…
Try Something New – Move Differently This Year If you’ve reviewed your year, found what needs changing, and built your plan, now it’s time for the fun part – exploring! Movement is meant to be playful. Yes, really. When was the last time you moved just for the joy of it? January is the perfect time to reconnect with that…
How to Actually Make a Change That Sticks We’ve all started new fitness plans in January that fade by mid-February. The reason isn’t lack of willpower; it’s lack of structure and support. To make changes stick, start by making them realistic. If you’re adding something new, like kickboxing or horse riding, commit to once a week, not five times. Success builds from small wins.…
What Needs to Change in Your Movement Routine This Year Once you’ve reflected on last year, it’s time to be honest about what needs to change. Not in a self-critical way, but with curiosity. Our bodies, and lives, evolve constantly, and so should the way we move. What worked for you at 20, won’t at 30, and the same as…
Reflect Before You Reset – How to Review Your Year of Movement I personally don’t ascribe to strict resolutions just because it is a new year, but January often tempts us to jump straight into them anyway, but before you do, if you do, take a moment to look back. The key to creating a body that moves well, feels…
Happy New Year from Astral Fitness As the year draws to a close, we at Astral Fitness Sports Massage want to wish all our clients and readers a Healthy and Happy New Year! December can be full of both joy and exhaustion, so take this time to slow down, savour your celebrations, and give your body the care it deserves.…
Yuletide Greetings from Astral Fitness, Move, Rest, and Reconnect As it is Christmas Eve, Jen and I at Astral Fitness Sports Massage would like to wish you the warmest Yuletide greetings. This time of year is about connection, reflection, and gratitude. But it’s also easy to forget about yourself amidst the giving and gathering. Take a moment, even today, to…