KT Tape: AC Joint Sprain

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AC Joint Sprain
The acromioclavicular joint (AC Joint) is found at the top of the shoulder and forms the junction between the acromion on the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collar bone). This joint forms the highest point of the shoulder. The AC joint functions to allow the individual to raise their arm above their head.
There are three ligaments which join the two bones and form the AC Joint. Straining any of these ligaments can cause pain in the shoulder. Most of the time strain to these ligaments occurs due to a dislocation or separation. These injuries happen most often in contact sports during a collision, a fall on the tip of the shoulder, or a fall on an outstretched arm.
Treatment options include R.I.C.E. techniques (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for the days following the injury as well as keeping the arm in a sling. This KT Tape application facilitates resting and pain relief through inhibition and increased blood flow, as well as support.
Proper diagnosis of the source of your pain is vital to creating a treatment plan to reduce pain and improve function. Your professional medical provider has the tools and expertise to diagnose and develop a treatment plan for your specific condition.
For professional KT Tape application, click here to find a KT Tape medical professional near you.

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[LumosInc]

It's called KT tape and you can get it at your local sporting goods retailer or online at Kt Tape.com. You'll love it for AC issue's.

[92Asylum]

thats alot of tape

[MegaWhatawhata]

do you put the tape only like for the first days?Or for weeks?

[whotaughtyou]

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[KravMagaDesoto]

I'm dealing with a 1 year old class 1 to 2 ac separation. I picked this tape up at Sports Authority 4 days ago and applied it as demonstrated in the video. I am absolutely amazed. I was reluctant to spend the money at 12 bucks a roll but it looks like you can get 4 applications from a roll and mine just now needs replacing after 4 days. The muscles in my neck have relaxed for the first tine in a year. I strongly stand behind this product. Thanks KT Tape!

[wingxxzero]

@LumosInc if your shoulders roll forward from being the the computer, what kind of taping would be used to treat that? like so the shoulders are pulled back....?

[nighthawk5556]

what kind of tape is that and where do you get it? I've had AC problems for 6 years now due to overdoing my limit on benchpressing. I want to work out again but cant