Kinesio Taping
 

I think I'm going to try Kinesio Taping for my shoulders and neck. Anyone else try this for there neck injuries?

This article gives some hope:

Effect of the Neck Retraction Taping (NRT) on Forward Head Posture and the
Upper Trapezius Muscle during Computer Work

My last bump has left me with chronic cervicogenic headaches. Definitely aggravated by poor posture.

I've tried every type of massage out there, craniosacral, acupuncture, PT, with little to no results. Often more pain and agony ensued.

The articles does not explain the Kensio Taping in an understandable way.

In my experience, the hands-on therapies are just a starting point. More important is the resting and sleeping posture. Awake posture can be easier to moderate.

Your ergonomics at work may need to change. Laptops create a tendency for a head forward position. A higher display may help.

Some have used cervical collars to lift the chin.

btw, My PT did myofacial release of neck muscle spasms and gentle cervical traction with mobilization. It was my responsibility to maintain the improvements.

This article explains this better. Similar to a cervical collar in a way. Helps to maintain proper posture so the damaged neck/shoulder soft tissues can heal better. At the place I'm going to go to they do some mobilization massage work, cross fiber and whatnot, posture correction analysis and remediation, then tape your shoulders and neck so your posture can be better. I guess in such a way that it is uncomfortable when you move into positions of poor posture; rounded shoulders and slouching.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/s...-all-hype.html

I don't read anything about upper neck issues such as occiput to C-1. It appears most of the neck is about top of the shoulder level muscles and such.

Forcing a more erect posture with the shoulders and upper back can reduce the ability of the upper back to absorb vertical shock, from foot plants, etc. I suffered an upper neck injury and mild concussion when I had my back arched and had my shoulders and neck back and vertical because I was carrying and counterbalancing a plastic bag of garbage as I stepped of an 8 inch curb, thinking it was a sidewalk ramp. Having my spine in a vertical line meant I had no ability to absorb vertical forces.

Try walking with foam ear plugs in. You can hear the impact of each foot plant. Try different postures, shoulders forward and back, etc. and notice the difference.

This shoulders forward posture is important when riding over a bumpy road.

"Elastic tape manufacturers state that careful application works by microscopically lifting the skin from the muscle, improving circulation and range of motion and reducing pressure and irritation "

Microscopically lifting the skin from the muscle ????

I can see how some elastic taping can help with shoulders and such by providing support and a different tactile sensation cause a different pattern of use but some of the claims sound quite outlandish. Studies show some used are placebo and others have value.

Lymph taping sounds interesting as it can be a version of compression wear.

Here is an interesting article. The comments are interesting too.
Kinesio Tape: What Is It and What’s the Hype? | Breaking Muscle

I suggest caution about using KT to force a more erect posture for the reasons stated at the top of my post.