To support a sore neck, physiologists use three strips of kinesiology tape. They will place two strips of tape vertically on the back of the neck, starting just below the hairline, down to the shoulder blades. These should be positioned to either side of the back of the neck.
Next, they apply the third strip of tape across the back of the neck and the shoulders. This strip runs in an arch, from the top of the shoulders to just under the nape of the neck to provide added support.
Another method involves using four strips of tape—two extending vertically down the back of the neck, and two more extending out to either shoulder. Look at this SpiderTech Gentle Neck kit to see how it is applied.