Fast Heel Pain RELIEF with TAPING

Get fast heel pain relief with kinesiology taping. This simple method can be used for heel pain caused by insertional achilles tendinitis and bursitis. Like most rehab methods, this is not the only treatment that should be considered and always consult a professional for individualized treatment.
Burke Selbst PT OCS is a licensed physical therapist and educator and is the owner of Focus Physical Therapy in Bend Oregon, a multispecialty and multidisciplinary sports, spine and orthopedic clinic serving all ages with one-on-one care.
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This is not medical advice! The content is intended to be educational only. If you are a patient, seek the care of a health care professional.

[@migzee43]

Helped my heel bursitis tremendously, thank you!!

[@MartinHulik]

Wow - continuous sharp pain for over two weeks went away minutes after taping according to your tutorial. I'm even able to workout mildly. Big thank you, sir!

[@user-de9jv9uk6f]

My dear did u had planter fascia or just heel pain cuz i have very very bad planter fascia

[@angelamarciano]

That tip about getting used to the feel of the stretch was great! thank you!

[@user-si1sn6pt1g]

Thank you that helped a lot.

[@johnwilliamson9453]

Excellent demonstration! I’ve had Achilles bursitis for over 3 years. Ugh!

[@focusrehab]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your achilles! Ugh is right!

[@jimmyhd1259]

I’m about 10 weeks out from a 100 mile mountain ultra. The pain around my Achilles and back lower point of my heal flare up when I hike/jog. Pain goes away within hours and mostly gone within 24 hours. But for weeks now.
I switched out 4mm heel toe drop shoes to an 8mm drop hoping for less impact on Achilles.
I will add this taping to my rehab .
Thanks for the vid and wish me luck 🍀 🏃‍♂️ 🏔️

[@yoallaklilu2419]

Thank you

[@josephramone5805]

Excellent video. I suffer from a retrocalcaneal spur that has been nagging me for the last couple of weeks. When is this technique applied? At night, or during the day? Can one walk or hike with this tape? Thx!

[@veenaveto]

I just now taped my foot, God i hope it works 🙏

[@trevorm3181]

Should I stretch my heel/foot/ankle with the tape on?

[@grey_fox7]

What's the rationale for not using 100% tension for maximal support?

[@alicehawkins2770]

Heel spur suggestion, please.

[@user-de9jv9uk6f]

Dea sir i have bad pain of planter fascia since 4 months straight could u plz help me suggest

[@carolynmcgown4218]

I have the bottom of the heel bursitis that was briefly mentioned in the first five seconds of the video. It’s hard to find any helpful info. Would you consider doing a similar video for sub-calcaneal bursitis? Thank you🙂

[@00ceven]

Hi Carolyn, I'm dealing with this for the last 6 months. I just learned about it. Makes you feel like my heels are ready to rip off. My goodness! Heal well :)

[@carolynmcgown4218]

@@00ceven Thank you. I hope you also heal soon, and well. 🙂

[@bluesapphireht]

Do you have to put rubbing alcohol on before taping?

[@focusrehab]

Skin should be clean and free of oils and lotions. Soap and water or dilute alcohol (I keep some in a spray bottle mixed with water at my clinic) will do the trick. Good luck!

[@chrismatthews1762]

I've never understood how putting tape on the outside of the skin has any affect on tendons below the skin.
I see pro athletes doing it so there must be something to it but I just don't see any mechanical connection

[@focusrehab]

that's a fair observation. my patients describe that it feels like a custom fitted brace would - put the fibers and the stretch in the right places so during movement they provide just enough pressure to guide their motion and/or give them feedback. Since most repetitive injuries occur in the last few degrees of our 'normal' motion, this can actually be pretty helpful. Good luck if you try it!

[@syedzed]

can it get wet, as you take your shower? How long after taping can you remove them?

[@focusrehab]

a decent brand is designed to stay on through showers/baths. if the skin is not irritated, the tape can stay on 2-3 days for cheaper and cotton varieties up to 5 days for higher quality poly blends

[@metubeses]

Where can I buy the tape?

[@BellaFrice]

Walmart or academy has it in my area at least

[@n.lakshmin.lakshmi6044]

Where is available this tape. What name

[@focusrehab]

It’s called Kinesiology Tape and the brand is KT TAPE

[@n.lakshmin.lakshmi6044]

@@focusrehab where is available

[@jasonbourne8529]

I used duct tape and it worked lol