Kenzo Kase from Japan has developed the underlying ideas based on his clinical experience in the 70s. The method has been developed and improved for almost 25 years.

Why is the kinesio taping method effective with pain treatment? With muscle inflammation, the space between skin and muscles is reduced, which brings to lowered flow of lymph fluid. Lymph stasis causes compression and stimulates pain receptors in the skin, which leads to localized pain. If the skin in the affected area stretches before and during tape placement, waves, i.e. skin creases will be created during the skin’s return to original state. That skin effect is fundamental to the kinesio taping method. Through skin lifting, space between skin and subcutaneous tissue is increased, allowing free lymph flow into the lymph system and thus decreasing the stimulus receptor and reducing and removing the pain. This effective treatment method has become an integral part of prevention and rehabilitation on the world championships, the Olympic Games and various sport contests.