Cervical Ribs are extra ribs at the top of your rib cage. Normally, humans have 12 pairs of ribs, but some people are born with a 13th pair – or even a small rib fragment – near the neck area. Others may have an enlarged transverse process instead. These are genetic or congenital anomalies, meaning […]
Most patients believe surgery will eliminate their pain completely. But here’s the truth many doctors won’t tell you: ➡️ Surgeons who perform TOS surgery do not expect patients to be completely pain-free afterwards. They expect improvement – reduction in compression, better blood flow, and functional gains. But full elimination of pain is rare, and if […]
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 […]
How Gregory was saved from Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Cervical Fusion Surgery (ACDF) in 3 days
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 […]
When your hands start feeling weak, numb, heavy, or clumsy, it can be alarming. Many people immediately assume they only have thoracic outlet syndrome, but symptoms in the hands and fingers are often influenced by problems farther down the arm. One commonly overlooked issue is forearm compartment syndrome, which can cause burning, tightness, deep fatigue, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Finding Hope After Years of Pain Living with pain every single day can slowly break you down. Many people who’ve been through Thoracic Outlet Surgery, struggled with failed pain treatments, or battled complex conditions like effort thrombosis or Paget-Schroetter Syndrome know exactly what this feels like. For years, I listened to patients tell me the […]