KT Tape: Neck Shoulder Pain

Neck and Shoulder pain is caused by abnormalities in the bone or joints, trauma, poor posture, degenerative diseases, muscle strain or overuse, and tumors.

Tendonitis and strains from overuse are common sources of neck and shoulder pain. Activities requiring intense concentration and limited body movement create stress that contributes to muscle pain in the neck and shoulder. Long drives, computer work, and similar activities often contribute to neck and shoulder pain.

KT Tape is helpful in reliving neck and shoulder pain by providing support to the neck and shoulder muscles spreading the stress across a wider range of muscles. Bio feedback contributes to better posture which eases stress on the neck and shoulder. KT Tape increases the range of motion when recovering from inflammation and injury.

[miadavalos]

he did such a scrummylicious job taping her shoulder

[criselperezgendron]

This tape is a miracle worker, love you for posting on Utube.

[cherie]

I wish they would show how to do this to yourself

[KTTapevideos]

We're working on getting some good solid evidence published but for now the best thing to do is try it yourself and see and feel the results.

[Linuxgimp]

@KoriMasho: I have been using this tape for a couple of years now.... Lets just say it does everything it says it can do. I am able to play sports that I cannot play without the tape. It is well worth the expense.

[rebeccasullivan]

can you please make a video showing how to do this on yourself

[rogerkreil]

My pain started in February and has been with me ever since. I hope that I can see a doctor soon.

[aritheory]

@KoriMasho I literally tried everything for my neck pain, including trigger points - only KT tape has been able to stop it.

[dreen]

does this apply for frozen shoulder pain as well? I also have neck pain because of my frozen shoulder.

[alifsyakirin]

This doesn't helps you too cure your pain but it helps you to prevent your pain to more severe one. It also help you to continue playing your sports even while you still have that injury.

[pport]

Can I do this tecnic with the trapezius tapin at the same time?

[TotalNormalMusic]

you forgot to say how much tension on the second piece ?

[spacefieldtime]

have just started using tape after running a few 1/2 marathons and an avid weekend warrior, after three years of foot pain on top of foot, one application helped the problem and the instructional videos are nicely thought out(can only do some of the back areas alone), it would be nice to see some evidence, yet I don't have to read a book to tell me why I have to blow my nose when I get a cold...

[gingerphil]

Why did you ask her to adduct her blade. Is the muscle not supposed to be on fully stretch if possible in which it wouldve been better to ask her to abduct the blades instead and then put the tape on?? Jus curious, thnaks

[Dawg]

I'm just gonna try it....worth a shot for $10

[miikab]

I cant find the perforated tape (pink one) in stores or online can I cut the black ones down the middle ?? Jerry rig it ? Or are the two completely differen compression or something???

[aryashipe]

can u put the tape on by ur self or u have to have someone help u

[dragons]

@KoriMasho Do you even know how KT tape works. -____-?

[xckarebear]

KoriMasho -- I'm a physical therapist with my doctorate, and I can tell you you're wrong. There are several causes of neck & shoulder pain, and KT tape or kinesiotape in general works using proprioceptive feedback and inhibiting pain pathways to allow the muscles to work in proper alignment.

[bilbo]

that's true, but why do we have Trps? Usually because our muscles are working so hard because they are not in proper alignment. The purpose of the tape is to assist in proper alignment. Trps will keep coming back if you don't treat the cause.