RockTape Kinesiology Tape

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.

This tape WORKS. I have bunions on both feet and this is the only tape brand I have used that actually lasts throughout a day and maintains a fair amount of resistance to hold the original position you set (kt tape i'm looking at u with the evil eye). It is very sticky and even allows for realignment when you first place the tape - but will not lose its stickiness upon getting wet/sweaty (note: but it may lose a bit of its resistance). Highly recommend!

I started going to the Chiropractor for back pain and knee pain. My Chiropractor introduced me to Rock Tape for my knee pain. I promptly came home and ordered a roll via Prime, since I knew the tape would come off in a few days before my next appt. I took pictures of how the Chiropractor wrapped my knee and followed what she did. For the next visit, I took my own tape so she could teach me in person how to wrap. I am amazed at how well this works to help retrain my knee, so to speak! The issue I am having is my patella, or kneecap, is a little off kilter. Not dislocated, just shifting a little to the left. I am highly tolerant of pain, and the pain in my knee from this issue has had my crying out in pain. I am doing exercises to strengthen my muscles back in the hopes of avoiding MRI's and everything that comes with that! I wish it stayed on for more like 3 or 4 days, but that may be also because of how active I am during the day with my job. I do not sit at a desk, and after about 36 hours or so, the tape starts to "roll up." Not necessarily an indication that the tape does not work, but perhaps if I sat at a desk all day or wore loose fitting pants, it would not start to roll up on me so quickly. I see myself using this tape for the foreseeable future. I would highly recommend this tape!!!!!

I don't understand how, but this tape vastly relieved my collar bone pain from thoracic outlet syndrome. My chiropractor recommended this and let me try some of hers, and it worked so well I bought my own. It sticks pretty well for three days if you let it, but it'll start to irritate my skin after a couple days or an edge starts to lift off and gets itchy. If I do try to keep it on for three days, it leaves a big red patch for a day where the tape was, but honestly, the pain relief outweighs this. The price seems pretty high for what it is, though, especially if you use it a lot or need longer strips. I may try other brands that are more affordable, though I'm a little doubtful that they would work as well as this stuff. Pretty amazed that this works.

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.

This is ok. The adhesion is not as good as KT tape and I am uncertain if the stretch is as good either. I think, if you are an occasional user, and may only have it on for a day, this may be what you want. For multi-day wear, not so much.

I swear by rock tape. It cured my plantar fascitis. My knees back shoulder, it's got to be rock tape. I recently hurt my shoulder at work and the physical therapist at work wants to use their stuff. I ended up getting a rash from their glue. Nope, I'll bring my own. Don't care if there is is free I want my Rock Tape.

I used to use regular KT tape brand. But it never lasted more than a couple days, and would start rolling at the edges, even when rounded. I have multiple things going on with my right knee, torn meniscus, strained or torn ACL/PCL. The KT tape just wouldn't stay on long enough and it is too expensive to replace every day. I switched to Rocktape, and it does ROCK! Lasts through showers, sweating, and days of wear. I change it after the 4th day regardless, for hygienic reasons, and I feel it probaby starts to loose some of the elasticity after 4 showers.. These pics are on day 4, after showers and drying. I also have somewhat sensitive skin, and this extra strong adhesive has never broken me out. Going on 3 weeks of usage, and still very happy with the support and results it is giving me. It comes with instructions for wrapping for different injuries, and support... but I looked on YouTube and found my perfect way to wrap for the complex problems I need support with right now. This tape is the best I've found yet! Highly recommended!