Neck and Shoulder with Pro Ice

Getting ready to tape with Pro Ice is just like using other types of pre-cut KT Tape.  Watch this video to learn some important basics for successful tape application.

The neck is a vital component of our anatomy due to its responsibility for connecting our brain to the rest of the body. Everything that passes through the neck is vital and relies heavily on the proper function of the musculoskeletal system to protect and support these structures.

When experiencing pain and discomfort in the neck and shoulders, KT Tape Pro Ice can help by providing dual-action pain relief.  Combining the fast-acting relief from the menthol-infused adhesive, with long-lasting light support of KT Tape Pro ultra-breathable synthetic kinesiology tape, KT Tape Pro Ice can help relieve your pain.

Stress is stored in these muscles and can cause headaches, shoulder pain, and other damaging compensations. Sitting at a computer all day, looking down while running, whiplash, sleeping poorly, or sudden movements and changes in direction are also common causes of neck pain.

Factors include muscle strain, ligament sprains, arthritis, spinal subluxations, pinched nerves, knots or adhesions, and countless other musculoskeletal complications. The pain is usually not only felt in the neck itself, but also into the base of the neck and the shoulders. Generally, the pain can be categorized into two conditions: muscle strain or myofascial strain.

Muscle strain can occur when there is an injury to the muscles of the neck, causing spasm of the cervical and upper back muscles. The strain may result from the physical stresses of everyday life, including poor posture, muscle tension from psychological stress, or poor sleeping habits. Typically, symptoms include pain, stiffness, and tightness in the upper back or shoulder. Myofascial pain causes tight and tender areas of muscle that are sensitive to pressure. Myofascial pain in the neck can develop after trauma or with other medical conditions such as psychological stress, depression, or insomnia.

KT Tape Pro Ice alleviates pain, provides support, reduces swelling and provides the added fast-acting relief of menthol*. Generally, individuals will feel immediate support and pain relief upon taping*. This taping application uses KT Tape Pro Ice for the added pain relief of menthol infused adhesive. 

If you need something more subtle, use KT Tape that closely matches your skin color if you don’t want to have tape as visible during more formal times.  Because it comes in four different tones, KT Tape PRO Extreme Tones Series is perfect for making your neck pain invisible to others around you. 

Consider complimentary measures as well. Try posture improvement, massage, chiropractic adjustments, and cold therapy.

KT Tape helps relieve pain and and provide support, but please seek care if pain becomes severe, there is a loss in movement, or symptoms get worse.

• General Shoulder
• Rotator Cuff
• AC Joint
• Shoulder Stability

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*NOT CLINICALLY PROVEN FOR ALL INJURIES.