THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME (TOS)
TREATMENT​
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Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arm or hand can make everyday activities frustrating. At Bayview North Family Chiropractic, we take the time to understand what's contributing to your symptoms by assessing your neck, shoulder, posture, and movement patterns.
From there, we'll create a personalized treatment plan that's tailored to your needs and goals.
WHAT IS THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME?​​​​
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) occurs when nerves or blood vessels become compressed in the space between your collarbone and your first rib, known as the thoracic outlet. This compression can cause symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or aching in the neck, shoulder, arm, or hand. TOS may develop as a result of poor posture, repetitive work or sports activities, previous injuries, or, in some cases, anatomical differences such as an extra rib. Understanding what's contributing to your symptoms is the first step toward finding the most appropriate treatment.
COMMON ​SYMPTOMS WE SEE​​​
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Neck and shoulder pain
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Heaviness in the arm or hand
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Numbness or tingling in the fingers
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Weakness in grip strength
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Symptoms that worse with overhead activity
WHY AN ASSESSMENT MATTERS ​
Several conditions can cause symptoms similar to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, including neck injuries, nerve irritation, and shoulder conditions. A thorough assessment helps determine whether TOS is contributing to your symptoms or if another condition may be involved, allowing us to recommend the most appropriate treatment plan.
HOW WE TREAT TOS AT BAYVIEW NORTH FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
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Your care begins with a thorough assessment of your neck, shoulders, posture, ribs, and movement patterns to better understand what's contributing to your symptoms. Based on your assessment findings, your personalized treatment plan may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, targeted soft tissue therapy, nerve flossing exercises, mobility work, and practical posture and ergonomic recommendations to help reduce pressure on irritated nerves, improve movement, and make everyday activities more comfortable.
NOT SURE WHAT'S CAUSING YOUR ARM OR SHOULDER SYMPTOMS?
THINK IT COULD BE FROM
THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME?
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Book an assessment with our team. We'll take the time to understand your symptoms, identify what's contributing to them, and create a personalized treatment plan to help you feel your best.