In my clinical experience, one of the most overlooked yet essential concepts for understanding chronic neck pain and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is the righting reflex. This powerful neurological mechanism is responsible for keeping the head perpendicular to gravity so the eyes remain level with the horizon. When individuals unknowingly trigger this reflex repeatedly, the resulting […]
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 […]
