Kinesiology taping is a therapeutic taping method which provides many benefits such as pain relief, stability, postural awareness, reduces swelling, improves nerve entrapments and scar tissue restrictions.

Kinesiology tape, depending on the brand, may be composed of nylon, hemp or cotton, and an adhesive. When this tape adheres to your skin it will mechanically decompress the skin and underlying tissues it is applied to.

The answer is yes according to Dr. Edward Laskowski of the Mayo Clinic.

When you sit, you use less energy and extended sitting-such as at a desk, behind the wheel or in front of a screen-can be harmful.

13 studies found that those who sat for more than eight hours a day without physical activity had a risk of dying similar to the risks of dying associated with obesity and smoking.