Short-term Effects of Postural Taping on Pain and Neck Posture

Short-term Effects of Postural Taping on Pain and Neck Posture: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a short treatment period with Balance Body Tape on the intensity of perceived neck, shoulder and back pain and neck posture.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a short treatment period with Balance Body Tape on the intensity of perceived neck, shoulder and back pain and neck posture.

Method 26 subjects who reported being university students or having a sedentary work and experiencing pain in neck, back or shoulders were randomized into intervention- (n=12) and control group (n=14).

The intervention group received a three-week treatment with BBT, the control group received no treatment. A questionnaire regarding pain, including a Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) measuring pain intensity, and a Photographic posture analysis measurement (PPAM) of habitual sitting posture were accomplished before and after the intervention for both groups. Wilcoxon´s signed rank test and Mann-Whitney U test was used to assess intra- and between group differences respectively. The relationship between pain intensity and CV-angle was assessed using Spearman's rank-order correlation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Aged 18-39
• University student or having a sedentary work
• Experienced of neck, shoulder and/or back pain, during prolonged sitting
• Minimum of 2-point score at the Numeric Rating Scale.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe back or neck injuries within the last 3 months
• Ongoing treatment plan for any back or neck problems
• Severe contact allergy or eczema
• Previously tried Body Balance Tape.