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Neck and chest pain and arm weakness

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Feb 22, 2023 | Replies (16)

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@jenniferhunter

@cjfutrell The symptoms you describe can be from thoracic outlet syndrome. I have TOS and am seeing a physical therapist who also does myofascial release. It takes long term physical therapy to treat TOS. It is misunderstood by most doctors and the diagnosis is often missed for many years. Here are some links to information about TOS and MFR therapy. There is a provider finder on the MFR website. My TOS was missed when I went through carpal tunnel surgery and that surgery did not resolve all the symptoms. My hand used to turn blue and get cold. TOS can be caused by an injury like a whiplash, or computer use, or repetitive sustained activities with arms raised above the head. It is hard to find a specialist to diagnose this. Often they are thoracic surgeons and work at teaching medical centers that list TOS as a condition they treat. A neurologist in a center like that should be familiar with it.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome https://trainingandrehabilitation.com/how-truly-treat-thoracic-outlet-syndrome/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thoracic-outlet-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20353988
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

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Hi I’ve seen this before when trying to diagnose myself lol. I do believe that at this point, after ruling out many more urgent reasons for how I’m feeling, that it’s likely more musculoskeletal or nerve related