Back Mid (Thoracic) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment
The thoracic outlet is the area between the rib cage and collar bone. Thoracic outlet syndrome is a combination of pain in the neck and shoulder, numbness and tingling of the fingers, and a weak grip.
Problems with the nerves account for almost all cases of thoracic outlet syndrome.
When blood vessels and nerves coming from the spine or major blood vessels of the body pass through a narrow space near the shoulder and armpit on their way to the arms, they may not have enough space. Pressure on these blood vessels or nerves can cause symptoms in the arms or hands.
Back Pain Treatment, Back Muscle Spasms, Hernitated Disc Lower Back, Lower Back Pain Treatment
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I was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome several years ago. This is a repetitive motion disorder that causes nuerological damage to a patient's arms. after some testing, doctor's told me that I might have to undergo surgeries and potetionally have ribs removed to stop my arms from going numb. I decided to try a different way and started to do ....
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In 2005, I was fishing, and I could not step down when I had gotten out of the boat, there was severe pain, in my legs, hips and back. I was out of work for 8 wks. In this process my doctor ordered a Cat Scan , MRI, and numerous blood work. The 3 Lumbar disc's were injured. One was ....
Vicoden, Darvocet and NSAID's, made me sick, and did not have the strength to help with the pain at all. Tens Unit is a small box given by Physical therapist, I put on four sticky pads, that are attached to the small box, it offers 12 sensations, and up to 30 in strength. This does not help . Ultram , ....
Treatments and Results View All Cases
| Name | Average Result | Healed | Helped a Lot |
Helped a Little |
No Change | Made Worse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Treatments (average) |
2.7
(25)
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6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | ||
| Weight Loss |
2.0
|
1 | |||||
| Flexeril |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Prilosec - Omeprazole |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Diazepam Medication - Valium |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Muscle Relaxants |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Tricyclics (Amytriptaline) |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Pain Killers (Analgesic) |
3.0
|
1 | |||||
| Ultram Medication |
2.0
|
1 | |||||
| Vicodin Medication |
2.0
|
1 | |||||
| Darvocet Medication |
2.0
|
1 | |||||
| Anti-inflammatory Medication (NSAID) |
2.0
|
1 | |||||
| Soma |
1.0
|
1 | |||||
| Naproxen Sodium - Aleve - Anaprox - Naprelan |
1.0
|
1 | |||||
| Celexa - Citalopram |
1.0
|
1 | |||||
| TUMS |
1.0
|
1 | |||||
| Epidural |
1.0
|
1 | |||||
| MiraLAX Laxative |
1.0
|
1 | |||||
| Proper Posture |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Exercise |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Strengthening |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Yoga |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Splint |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Stretching Treatment |
5.0
|
1 | |||||
| Physical Therapy |
1.0
|
1 |
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