RockTape Original 2-Inch Water-Resistant Kinesiology Tape

This has been our physical therapist's preferred tape. It works great for us, so we keep buying it.

Product applies easily and lasts through showers, workouts, life,for days. Trim edges as it starts to lift. Very sticky and effective

I first started using this product when my PT recommended it to lend additional support to my arthritic thumb. The tape definitely has reduced the pain I experience when doing everyday things like eating, making my bed and getting dressed. That said, the tape is not waterproof; when it gets wet, the edges peel and become unstuck. Thus, it generally lasts between showers, as long as I keep it dry. I like that it comes in different colors and that I can use it on other parts of my body that occasionally need more support after being stressed or strained after workouts or overuse.

Work.

I am writing this review because I bought and used the product for a purpose I didn't see mentioned - pregnancy. I have two torn lumbar discs and a large (3") ventral hernia along the abdominal midline and am suffering from symphysis pubis dysfunction/diastasis of the symphysis pubis, which is a really painful condition involving loosened pelvic joints and instability while pregnant. (Thanks, hormones. ;)) All that said, I have a lot of pain in the belly, back, and pubic bone in the last half of pregnancy.I purchased this tape initially thinking I could use it to support the abdominal wall in the area of abdominal hernia which comes under a lot of wear and tear as the baby grows and kicks in that area. (In my prior pregnancies, it the hernia ripped further on several occasions when the baby kicked hard in that area.) When I got the tape, I crossed it in front of the umbilicus to serve this purpose, and it has helped that problem tremendously.I have also used the tape to create belly support, using two strips that cross underneath the belly and wrap up my sides onto my back. There are a few examples on the internet if you research "pregnanyc kinesio taping." VN player, Kerri Walsh, did something similar in her last pregnancy, and I found a couple other helpful models, as well. I am now 28 weeks and will not think of skipping the tape, as it helps alleviate my back tremendously. In fact, the day I took it off for an abdominal ultrasound, I was in so much pain I could barely walk until I realized I had not put the tape back on. I am still in a good deal of pain but am far more functional with the tape on than off.Finally, as a comment on this particular brand and function of tape, A+. I have only used Rock Tape and KT Tape brands, but this one is superior in its stay-on-ability and its stretch/movement with the body. I like the beige as I am wearing it across a prego belly and don't need the extra splash of color. I would advise to anyone using it on themselves to research taping methods and the mechanics of its stretch (when to stretch or not stretch it based on your need and placement) so that you get good results.

I'm hoping this roll is a fluke. I holds well, but leaves sticky residue on the skin. I've used Rock Tape for years and never had this problem. This was the first time I bought the flesh color. Normally I buy black logo.

This tape, I don't even know where to begin! My seamstress Diane introduced me to this tape to help eliminate back fat from my strapless dress along with that annoying bunch at the underarms. It works and its amazing!!! Every bride needs to know this trick. You take the tape and, making sure that the first end doesn't extend above your dress line, you attach it to your problem area. Then pull the tape downwards and/or out, depending on how you want the skin to smooth. As you pull, press the tape onto your skin and smooth it down. Like a charm! I loved this dress but I was dismayed to see my rear reflection when I first tried it on. Because of that I almost didn't choose it. I read that the proper seamstress can cut the dress in a way to reduce the appearance of back fat, but this tape did that and allowed the dress to be nice and snug, without any weird alterations. I had the tape on for several hours after each fitting and all day/night for my wedding. I never felt it and it didn't rip out my hair when I went to take it off. They should honestly market this tape specifically to the wedding industry and offer it in a variety of skin tones. A large part of me feeling stunning in my dress and totally self confident was because of the way that this tape worked. Thank you seems insufficient.

Love this. Will buy again.