Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

You have been diagnosed with TOS, how can Brown Rogers Physical Therapy help?

We are known for a thorough 1-hour evaluation, the foundation of our specialized care. Reducing discomfort & improving abilities to return to normal everyday tasks once Thoracic Outlet Syndrome has been identified, can be tricky. The anatomical structures involved in TOS require a skilled therapist with experience and specialized knowledge of muscular, arterial, venous, and bony structure involvement. You can count on the professionals are at Brown Rogers Physical Therapy to navigate the healing process, starting with an understanding of what is involved, and how these findings relate to your symptoms.

Physical Therapy Treatments May Include:

• Nerve Glides: gentle exercise that glides the nerves through key areas of arm and neck.

• Muscle Stretches: specifically certain pectoral, shoulder, and neck muscles that are key in compressing the structures causing your symptoms.

• Manual Therapy - specialized, hands-on treatment to mobilize the soft tissue, joints, and often the first, uppermost rib if needed.

• Posture Exercises and Education - improve movement & strength as well as awareness of the ways dysfunctional posture may have contributed to TOS.

• Diaphragmatic Breathing - many do not understand the importance of breathing more from the belly and less from the chest when it comes to neck shoulder and chest tightness.