Why So Many People Are Misdiagnosed Every week, patients come into my clinic scared because their MRI shows a “herniated disc.” Many are told this explains all their pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the neck, shoulder, or arm. But here is the part most people never hear. A herniated disc on an MRI does […]
Understanding the Real Cause of Your Arm and Shoulder Symptoms Many people with arm pain or strange symptoms in their hands are told they have simple muscle tightness, a pinched nerve in the neck, or stress. But Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is more complex than that. TOS happens when nerves and blood vessels are compressed as […]
A Scary Night That Felt Like It Would Never End When someone is going through Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, it can feel overwhelming. The pain, pressure, and confusion can build until you’re not sure what is happening in your own body. For many people, the scariest moments happen at night, when symptoms seem stronger and harder […]
Why I Nearly Moved Forward With Surgery For months, I searched for answers. Test after test… scan after scan… appointment after appointment. Everyone kept telling me the same thing—“Surgery is the next step.” I was tired. I was frustrated. And honestly, I was scared. I thought going through with Thoracic Outlet Surgery was my only […]
Why Phone Use Can Lead to Shoulder, Neck, and Arm Symptoms Many people think their phone only strains their eyes. But holding a phone for long periods can change the way your neck, shoulder, and chest muscles work. Over time, these changes can overload the area where the nerves and blood vessels travel from the […]
Introduction When people tell me their Thoracic Outlet Syndrome journey has taken over their life, I understand. I lived it myself. My symptoms started after a traumatic accident that left me with three broken ribs, trouble breathing, and pain that stayed with me for seven long years. My story helps explain how hidden injuries can […]
Why Botox in the Traps Can Make Thoracic Outlet Problems Worse Many people are told that Botox is a “simple” way to relax tight neck or shoulder muscles. The truth is this: when it is injected into the wrong muscle, it can create a serious problem—especially for people dealing with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. One patient […]
Dr James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) FWSSEMDr James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) He is the president of Team Doctors®, Treatment and Training Center Chicago, one of the most recognized treatment centers in the world. Dr Stoxen is a #1 International Bestselling Author of the book, The Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He has […]
Dr James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) FWSSEMDr James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) He is the president of Team Doctors®, Treatment and Training Center Chicago, one of the most recognized treatment centers in the world. Dr Stoxen is a #1 International Bestselling Author of the book, The Human Spring Approach to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He has […]
Why I Decided to Wait Before Having Thoracic Outlet Surgery For a long time, I was desperate for answers. I went from appointment to appointment, test to test, hoping someone would finally explain what was happening to my body. But every specialist kept repeating the same line: “Your next step is surgery.” I was exhausted. […]
