Medical Flossing

Medical flossing involves the use of rubber wraps. These are used to bind specific joints or muscle groups. But what exactly is medical flossing, how does it work, what is done and when is it used?

Overview

What is Medical Flossing?

Medical Flossing belongs to the manual therapy forms. Painful muscles and joints are wrapped or tied tightly with elastic latex bands for one to three minutes.

How Medical Flossing works?

The blood supply to the affected part of the body is interrupted for a short period of time by tying. By removing it quickly, the blood flow is suddenly set in motion again. Accumulated waste products flow away, freshly flowing blood supplies oxygen and nutrients. The goal is to regulate muscle tension, relieve pain and improve mobility.

What is done in Medical Flossing?

In medical flossing, the painful muscle or affected joint is wrapped tightly with a latex band. For one to three minutes, this cuts off the blood supply to that part of the body. During this time, active or passive movement exercises are performed. Harmful substances are squeezed out, so to speak, and collect in the blood. Then the tape is quickly removed. The blood rich in waste products flows out. Blood rich in oxygen and nutrients flows in its place. The affected part of the body is thus cleansed and intensively nourished.

When to use Medical Flossing?

Medical Flossing brings relief and improvement after injuries, in case of pain and after great strain. The latex bands are used especially for the following complaints:

  • Pain
  • Injuries of muscles
  • discomfort of joints
  • sprains
  • Strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Scarring
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Overload

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