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08-07-2011, 04:25 AM
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Re: I (Sharon) Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
 I have this issue as well... and as a Software & Info Systems student (and internet addict) - I can tell you that computer use is no help in this situation. It causes even more compression. I get these terrible pains in my shoulder, but I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well... It's a bitch. Hope you can find some relief without adding to the grief. <3 |
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08-08-2011, 03:52 AM
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Re: I (Sharon) Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Dammit, Sharon. That jus sucks, Toots! Sorry for ya. Hope everything goes sunshine & lollipops for ya! I'll light a candle for ya.
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08-08-2011, 07:50 AM
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Re: I (Sharon) Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
If your condition is caused and/or aggravated by compression as a result of 'slumping' in front of a computer screen for many hours... You may wish to consider compensatory/balancing exercises to open the compressed areas up. This is very very good: http://www.intu-flow.com/ Also, specific Yoga poses can help. Modern life, inactivity and prolonged unnatural positions can cause a whole host of preventable body problems. Proper exercise can prevent, reverse or even cure many of these problems. I had some really bad back problems cause by a lifetime of poor posture and lack of sufficiently developed musculature. Most of this condition has now been reversed and I think what remains will likely be reversed also. In my case, my condition was completely preventable. I just didn't realize it at the time it was happening. |
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08-08-2011, 11:25 PM
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Re: I (Sharon) Have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Get a second opinion! I've had some, but not all, of the same symptoms off and on for the last several months: neck/upper back/shoulder pain, tingling/slight numbness here & there down my left arm & into my fingers, limited range of motion when turning my head or looking up/down, even pain in my chest. The chiropractor I was seeing immed said I had stenosis at my C7 & to see a neuruologist. After seeing the neuro, he wanted to do a spinal tap/myelogram and have more tests done on my arm and hand, and said I would have to have surgery. I went to go see another chiropractor who is also a kinesologist & he said they were both wrong, told me why. It's nerve problems but it's caused by inflamed/aggravated muscles & some old scar tissue. The pain went away after a few months then all of a sudden came back. After about 8th visit, the pain started going away& I'm doing better. He thinks he can get me back to about 95%. Regardless, good luck to you and I hope that you get a full recovery. |
