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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome involves pain and numbness in the shoulders, arms, and fingers. The word thoracic outlet refers to the space between the collar bone and the first rib. Sometimes due to physical assaults, trauma, structural issues, and sports injuries the nerves and blood vessels in the thoracic outlet space may get compressed to cause certain symptomatic complications. Physical therapy, pain control, and surgery are the best options for management.

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How to check if the blood circulation to the head and neck is fine?

Query: Hi doctor, A physiotherapist did some manipulation with my neck and since then when I fall asleep at night, my arms, hands, upper back (area just below the neck) and brain feels weird as if blood supply is cut. This happens several times during the night while I am sleeping and these symptoms go awa...  Read Full »


Dr. Akshay Kumar Saxena

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You mentioned pain and numbness in your upper limbs after manipulation was done by a physical therapist. You have also mentioned both upper limb involvement which is actually a surprise because normal spinal manipulations should not actually lead to this especial...  Read Full »

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