TOS/Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

TOS/Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

TOS:

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome


TOS is a disorder occurs when vessels and/or nerves are compressed between the neck bones and the first rib.physiotherapy in thornhill
Risk factors are including and not limited to
-    Poor posture,
-    carrying heavy bags, objects
-    people with congenital cervical ribs
-    people with history of clavicle fracture
-    tight chest and neck muscle.
Symptoms:
-    pain over neck, upper back, arm and hand
-    tingling or numbness in involved arm and hand
-    pallor and coolness in involved hand
-    muscle guarding
-    fatigue in involved arm and hand.


Your physiotherapist can help you to overcome this issue.