Do you experience numbness or tingling in your hand, arm, or fingers? Maybe your arm feels heavy or weak, or you notice pain around your neck, shoulder, or upper chest—especially when reaching overhead. These symptoms may be related to a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the nerves or blood
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition caused by compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit, known as the thoracic outlet. This compression can lead to a variety of symptoms depending on the structures involved, including pain in the shoulder and neck, numbness or tingling
Do you ever experience numbness, tingling, and/or aching pain in your arm or shoulder? Does this worsen with overhead reaching? Do you have pain in your upper back or neck? These can all be the signs of a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will discuss some of the causes and treatment options for
