Kinesio taping in Burnsville, MN — elastic therapeutic tape that supports muscles and joints, eases swelling, and keeps you moving without restricting your range.
Eagle Trace Spine & Sport
Kinesio Taping in Burnsville
Sometimes an injured muscle or joint needs support to keep working — without being locked down. Kinesio taping at Eagle Trace Spine & Sport uses elastic therapeutic tape to do exactly that: it backs up the area, helps ease swelling, and gives your body better feedback, all while letting you move through your full range. It's a simple add-on that helps the gains from your adjustment and rehab hold between visits.
We look at how the area moves and where it needs support, so the tape is applied to do the most good for your specific injury.
Step 2
Apply the tape to support, not restrict
The elastic tape is applied in a pattern that backs up the muscle or joint and eases swelling — while letting you keep moving normally.
Step 3
Reinforce care and rehab
Taping extends the benefit of your adjustment and exercises between visits, helping the area hold its gains as it heals.
Why patients choose it
Benefits of kinesio taping
Supports muscles and joints without restricting movement
Helps ease swelling and pressure on sore tissue
Gives the area helpful feedback to move better
Keeps working for several days between visits
A natural complement to adjustments, rehab, and sport
Comfortable, water-resistant, and easy to wear
The basics
About kinesio taping
Kinesio taping uses a stretchy, skin-friendly tape applied in a specific pattern over a muscle or joint. Unlike rigid athletic tape that locks a joint down, kinesio tape moves with you. As you move, it gently lifts the skin, which is thought to ease pressure on the tissue underneath and help fluid and swelling drain more freely.
It also gives the area constant, light feedback — a cue that can help an injured or overworked muscle fire the way it should. Because it stays on for several days, the support keeps working between visits, which is why we often use it alongside chiropractic care, rehab, and athletic recovery.
What is kinesio taping?
Kinesio taping is the use of elastic therapeutic tape to support an injured or overworked muscle or joint — without locking it down. The tape moves with you, gently lifting the skin to ease pressure and help swelling drain, while giving the area helpful feedback to move the way it should.
At Eagle Trace Spine & Sport in Burnsville, Dr. Jeff Plaster uses kinesio taping to extend the benefit of an adjustment or rehab session — so the area keeps its support between visits.
What to expect
Your clinician assesses how the area moves, then applies the elastic tape in a pattern chosen for your specific injury. You’ll keep your full range of motion — the tape supports rather than restricts. It’s comfortable and water-resistant, so you can stay active and even shower with it on, and it keeps working for several days.
Taping is quick and pairs with the rest of your care. We use it alongside adjustments and targeted exercises so the support reinforces the healing already underway.
Who it helps
Kinesio taping is a strong fit for patients dealing with:
Taping is most useful as part of a complete plan. Dr. Jeff Plaster combines it with chiropractic care, athlete care, and targeted corrective care so you’re supported now and rebuilding for the long run. Visit our new patients page or contact us to learn more.
Still have questions? Contact us — we're happy to help.
How long does kinesio tape stay on?+
Usually a few days — it's water-resistant, so you can shower and stay active while it's on. Your clinician will tell you when to remove it and whether to re-tape.
Does kinesio taping restrict movement?+
No — that's the point. Unlike rigid athletic tape, kinesio tape is elastic and moves with you, supporting the area while you keep your full range of motion.
Will it fix my injury on its own?+
Taping is a support, not a cure. It works best alongside chiropractic care and rehab — it helps the area hold the gains from your treatment while the underlying issue heals.
Is kinesio taping only for athletes?+
Not at all. Athletes use it often, but it helps anyone with a sore or swollen muscle or joint — from a tweaked back to a sore shoulder.
“After being in a car accident in December, I received a mailer from Dr. Plaster at Eagle Trace Chiropractic. I’d never sought chiropractic care after an accident before, but something told me to schedule an evaluation—and I’m so glad I did.
One of the things that immediately stood out was how thorough the initial appointment was. They took X-rays, and Dr. Plaster reviewed them with me right then and there. He explained exactly what he was seeing, where the problem areas were, and how they were contributing to the pain I had been living with—all in a way that was easy to understand without ever feeling overwhelming. His knowledge is incredibly impressive, but what really sets him apart is his ability to connect with people. You can tell he genuinely cares about every patient, and the fact that he’s learned multiple languages to better serve his community speaks volumes about the kind of person he is.
Since starting care at Eagle Trace, my body has done a complete 180. The chronic pain and tension in my neck and shoulders have improved more than I ever thought possible. I move better, I hurt less, and I honestly feel like I have a much better quality of life. It’s opened a door I didn’t even know existed.
My treatment plan was thoughtfully designed around my specific injuries and included adjustments, the rolling table, neck and lower back decompression, massage therapy, and SoftWave therapy. Every part of my care felt intentional, and every member of the team played an important role in my recovery.
The massage therapists are phenomenal, and the front desk staff are truly the heart of the office. They’re the same wonderful people who help with decompression treatments, and they’re always kind, welcoming, attentive, and encouraging. Every visit feels personal because they genuinely care about how you’re doing. They also went above and beyond to help me navigate my auto insurance claim, making sure I understood my coverage and handling so much of the process. They even offered to connect me with an attorney if I ran into issues with insurance. Knowing they were advocating for me took so much stress off my shoulders. They also have very reasonable self-pay rates, making exceptional care accessible.
I walked into Eagle Trace unsure whether chiropractic care would really make a difference for me. Today, I’m a firm believer because of the life-changing care I’ve received from Dr. Plaster and his incredible team. If you’ve been in a car accident—or you’re simply living with chronic pain—I cannot recommend Eagle Trace Chiropractic highly enough.”
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“Very nice facilities, the girls in front excellent, they really are. Dr Jeff Plaster, great guy, polite, and very professional and very thorough, he will explain every thing to you. then he will crack your back and neck , he has a good touch. and you will start to feel good. then you go to the rollers. Love them . the rollers really complete the experience. love them. All in all , its a good experience to get your adjustment for the back . I would say
it's a 5 star experience. Thank you All.”
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“It was a wonderful experience! Highly recommend, I will definitely be back…”
