Kinesio taping for neck and shoulder trigger point pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests Kinesio taping, a specialized tape placed on the skin, to see if it helps reduce pain from trigger points in the upper back muscle. You would receive either the tape or a comparison treatment to see if it eases your neck or shoulder pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had neck or shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- You have at least one tender knot (trigger point) in your upper back muscle that a doctor or physical therapist has confirmed.
- You have not had physical therapy, injections, or dry needling on your neck in the last 6 months.
- You have not taken pain relievers, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last week.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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