Effect of Kinesio Tape on Neck Pain in Lactating Women

Cairo University (CU)

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Neck Pain Musculoskeletal

Treatments: Other: Hot pack; Other: Kinesio tape

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06899425

P.T.REC/012/003812

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will be conducted to investigate the effect of kinesio tape on neck pain in lactating women.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 60 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 20 to 30 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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60 participants in 2 patient groups

Hot pack group

Active Comparator group

Description:

The participants will be treated by hot packs on the neck for 12 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Hot pack

kinesio tape and hot pack group

Experimental group

Description:

The participants will be treated by hot packs and kinesio tape on the neck for 12 weeks.

Treatment:

Other: Kinesio tape

Other: Hot pack