Could You Be Suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Advice From Our Chiropractor in Long Beach
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) refers to a myriad of symptoms that occur when you experience an injury or inflammation of your thoracic outlet, which is a space that is located under your collar bone and before your first rib. Numerous nerves and arteries travel from your neck into your torso through that space. Our Chiropractor in Long Beach, Dr. Michael A. Wooten can examine you to determine if your symptoms are being caused by TOS.
Signs and Symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Neck Pain
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Shoulder Pain
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Arm Pain
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Numbness and Tingling Down the Arms
Conditions that Increase Your Risk
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Repetitive Injuries – Many types of repetitive injuries can increase your risk of developing TOS. Individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome and those who lift weights on a regular basis or use their upper bodies while working are more likely to develop TOS.
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Headaches – An increase in headaches that are primarily located at the back of the head may be a sign of TOS.
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Neck and Shoulder Pain – You may be at more of a risk for TOS if you’ve recently experienced whiplash or a sprain or strain of your neck.
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Stress – If you suffer from chronic high levels of stress, you may be more prone to developing TOS.
Chiropractic Care from the Active Life Specialist, Dr. Michael A. Wooten
Dr. Michael A. Wooten is the active life specialist, here at Alamitos Bay Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Long Beach. The goal of our thoracic outlet syndrome care programs is to lower your pain and help heal the cause of your TOS. To accomplish this, our chiropractor may recommend chiropractic adjustments, especially if your cervical vertebrae are out of alignment, massage therapy and exercise therapy.
To schedule an appointment with our chiropractor to get your representative injuries and headaches diagnosed and treated, call our Long Beach chiropractic office! How has chiropractic care lowered your stress and TOS symptoms?