Effect of Kinesio Tape on Neck Pain in Lactating Women
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Hot pack, Kinesio tape.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Neck Pain Musculoskeletal. Basic parameters: 20 years — 30 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
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Official title
Effect of Kinesio Tape on Neck Pain in Lactating Women. A Randomized Controlled Trial
Overview
This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of kinesio tape on neck pain in lactating women.
Detailed description
Neck pain is widely prevalent and can be exacerbated by poor posture and prolonged or repetitive positions-both of which are common in lactating mothers. Research shows that a significant percentage of breastfeeding women experience musculoskeletal pain, often linked to specific postures such as the cross-cradle hold. Prolonged forward head posture (FHP) and muscle imbalances in the neck-shoulder region further contribute to mechanical neck pain by placing excessive strain on muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
Kinesio taping (KT) is a non-pharmacological technique aimed at alleviating pain and improving functional movement. By lifting the skin slightly, KT is proposed to enhance local blood and lymphatic flow, reduce nociceptive signals, and stimulate proprioceptive feedback. Multiple studies suggest KT can help correct posture, relieve muscle fatigue, and improve range of motion, thus offering a promising intervention for mechanical neck pain. These benefits are potentially valuable for lactating mothers, who are especially prone to postural stresses and neck discomfort due to the physical demands of breastfeeding.
Interventions
- Other Hot pack
The participants will be treated by hot packs on neck for 15 minutes, 3 times per weeks for 12 weeks. - Other Kinesio tape
The participants will be treated by hot packs and kinesio tape. The tape will be placed for several days (3-5 days of application) then it will be removed and repeated for 12 weeks.
Primary outcome measures
- Pain intensity [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Pain pressure threshold [Time frame: 12 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (5)
- Neck flexion range of motion [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Neck extension range of motion [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Neck lateral flexion range of motion [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Neck rotation range of motion [Time frame: 12 weeks]
- Northwick park neck pain questionnaire [Time frame: 12 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- All women are complaining from neck pain.
- Their ages will be ranged from 20 to 30 years old.
- Their body mass index will not exceed 30 kg/m².
- They are medically stable and consented to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Cervical spondylosis.
- Cervical disc prolapse.
- History of fracture of cervical spine.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Al Zahra University Hospital — Cairo
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06899425 · P.T.REC/012/003812