Hello Pilates Lovers! As requested by one of my viewers, here is a video discussing a treatment plan for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome,. What is Thoracic outlet syndrome? it is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collarbone and your first rib (thoracic outlet) are compressed. This can cause pain in your shoulders and neck and numbness in your fingers.
Common causes of thoracic outlet syndrome include physical trauma from a car accident, repetitive injuries from job- or sports-related activities, certain anatomical defects (such as having an extra rib), and pregnancy. Sometimes doctors can't determine the cause of thoracic outlet syndrome.I discussed the anatomy, function of the muscles surrounding the outlet, the 3 special tests on how to determine if you have this syndrome, 3 gentle stretching and 3 simple strengthening program. I also discussed the muscles the scalenes, and pectoralis major and minor , how posture affects the syndrome and how to correct yourself with the proper form and movement patterns.
How is thoracic outlet syndrome treated?
Early identification of TOS can help improve the success of treatment. Thoracic outlet syndrome treatments vary, depending on the type of TOS you have and your symptoms. The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms and pain. Your health care provider will recommend the treatment option that is right for you and if these exercises are safe to perform but there are other options as well
Before choosing any treatment, it is important to talk to your health care provider about the potential benefits, risks and side effects of your treatment options.
Treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
Physical therapy: The most common initial treatment for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome is physical therapy. Physical therapy increases the range of motion of the neck and shoulders, strengthens muscles and promotes better posture. Most patients experience an improvement in symptoms after undergoing physical therapy.
Medications: For pain relief, over-the-counter pain medications, such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), or ibuprofen (Motrin), may be recommended. Your doctor may prescribe a muscle relaxant for additional pain relief.
Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be needed to treat neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome if symptoms continue, despite an optimal course of physical therapy.
Hoping that surgery will be the last result, at least try these gentle exercises and as you add the other posture series to help your condition
Here are other Posture Series for neck and upper back that i suggested to help your thoracic outlet syndrome, hand in hand with these daily corrective exercises to see results.
*** Forward Head and ROunded Shoulders Follow Along Fix
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*** Top 5 Pilates Exercises for Shoulder Impingement and Better Posture
*** Temporomandibular Joint Disorder | Jaw Pain Treatment Plan Exercises
***Winging Of Scapula Pilates And Physical Therapy Exercises Fix!
***C6 C7 Herniated Disc Neck Pain and Weakness Exercises Relief and progression
I will do a follow along Routine soon and will add on this link in a week or so.
Annie uses her experience as a physical therapist and Pilates instructor to guide a Pilates specific routine with a program to target difficult to treat diagnosis such as low back pain with nerve involvement, neck pain, posture series, abdominal hernia, pelvic floor pain and weakness, upper and lower extremities weakness and pain and overall health and wellness to be strong, fit and quality of life.
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