Circulation, Compression, and Science: The Real Effects of Taping Hello, this is WaveWear! Most of us have experienced a bruise at some point — not necessarily from sports, but simply from everyday life. When you bump into something or take an impact during exercise, the area under your skin can turn bluish-purple as a bruise forms. We often think, “It’ll disappear on its own with time,”  and leave it alone. But have you ever heard someone say, “Taping helps bruises heal fast