I made a list of the top 10 tips you can follow to avoid the activities that increase the risk of thoracic outlet syndrome. This will help you get your game plan together to eliminate these activities of daily living that put you at risk, cause or perpetuate the stress related to thoracic outlet syndrome. […]

In this article, you will learn new ways of thinking about what lifestyle choices to make to be sure you don’t cause additional compression of your human spring and your thoracic outlet. You should find this all makes sense, because it follows the basic principles of the laws of physics, the laws of nature, and […]

The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Good Working Positions (40) “Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor. Head is level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally, it is in-line with the torso. Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally […]

What do some of the top teaching hospitals in the world, that specialize in diagnosis and treatment of TOS, say is the cause of thoracic outlet syndrome? Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital—The slim space between the collarbone and first rib is called the thoracic outlet. Blood vessels, nerves, and muscles that extend from the back […]

When sleeping, it is necessary to maintain an equilibrium posture in the neck to avoid a sustained contraction, leading to compression of your joints. Equilibrium posture during sleeping is when there is an equal amount of tension of all neck muscles. Pillows are intended to support the head and neck in a neutral position to […]

Leaning Back Can Lock Your Neck Many of us lean to one side when we sit on the couch, at the desk, in the car, and even in the bed. Here is the most important rule you must follow to reverse your thoracic outlet syndrome. When sitting anywhere (car, couch, bed), you cannot allow your […]

If you have headaches, neck pain, upper back pain, or shoulder pain, you might have thoracic outlet syndrome. Some people who haven’t been to a doctor for a proper diagnosis call it by the slang terms of office syndrome, cell phone syndrome, or smartphone syndrome. After thoracic outlet syndrome has taken over their lives, they […]

Chronic neck muscle fatigue leads to individuals holding their heads up with their hands from the chin. Patients that do this regularly are usually lacking sufficient resting tone to hold their 9-12-pound head up. Holding your head up by placing the hands under the jaw and leaning to the side can stretch supportive ligaments of […]

Dr Stoxen’s #1 best seller The Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The book is available on Amazon.com in these 13 counties US UK DE FR ES IT NL JP BR CA MX AU IN on Kindle. The book is available on Amazon.com in these 7 counties US UK DE FR ES IT JP in paperback. On October 23rd 2018, Masters Academy Publishing inc released Dr Stoxens book, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain… Could it Be Thoracic Outlet […]

If you have headaches, neck pain, neck stiffness, back spasms, muscle pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and pain between the shoulder blades, numbness and tingling, you may have thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). TOS is caused by compression of the neck, upper back, rib cage and the shoulder that squeeze the blood vessels and nerves that […]