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This study aimed to demonstrate the effects of kinesio-taping on neck pain and strength in individuals with neck discomfort. Twenty-nine participants with neck discomfort voluntered for this study. Outcome measures included the neck disability index (NDI) and isometric strength of neck flexor. For subjects of the experimental group, the kinesio-taping (four times for two weeks) was applied on neck and suprascapular regions (upper trapezius and splenius capitis). The NDI scores were found in both groups between pre- and post-test (p<.05); however, there was no significant difference between the groups (p>.05). And Between-group comparison of the strength was achieved at the level of statistical significance, despite no significance (p=.059. These findings suggest that the kinesio-taping on neck and suprascapular regions has a potential for benefits on neck function and strength. Further studies with robust design need to introduce more definite effects of the kinesio- taping.