Understanding the Roo’s Test The Roo’s Test, also called the Elevated Arm Stress Test, is a simple movement where you lift your arms and open and close your hands. Many people use it as a quick screen for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). The goal is to see how fast blood moves into your hands. If […]

(With 30 bolded keywords, 1–2 sentence paragraphs, educational tone, citations, trademarks included, and real references.) In my clinical experience, many people are surprised to learn how often financial systems shape the diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Patients tend to assume that every diagnosis is based purely on anatomy or testing. Yet real-world practice shows that […]

In my clinical experience, one of the most common patterns that mimics Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is chronic tension in the pectoralis minor muscle. Many individuals are told they need a pectoralis minor resection, yet the underlying problem may be a pattern of muscle guarding rather than a structural disorder. Understanding how guarding develops and how […]

In my clinical experience, patterns of upper extremity strain often become more noticeable as daily device use increases. Many individuals spend long hours on computers, tablets, and smartphones, and these habits can load the neck, shoulder, and arm in ways that may contribute to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Simple actions repeated thousands of times each day […]

Many individuals with upper body symptoms want to understand why their discomfort seems to appear suddenly or escalate without warning. In my clinical experience, one of the most misunderstood patterns involves venous compression that resembles Paget-Schroetter Syndrome. This condition develops when the space under the collarbone becomes narrowed and the vein is compressed. The result […]

Many individuals want to understand why their symptoms feel complicated, widespread, or difficult to explain. In my clinical experience, one of the most important but overlooked contributors to upper body symptoms is the subclavius muscle. This article explores how this small but powerful structure can mimic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and create patterns that confuse both […]

Many individuals describe long searches for answers when upper body pain becomes overwhelming. In my clinical experience, people often watch educational videos or patient stories and suddenly recognize symptoms that match their own. This sense of connection is common because the patterns of chronic muscular pain often mimic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in surprising ways. One […]

Patient Testimonial: Finding Relief Through the Human Spring Approach For many individuals suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), the journey is long, painful, and uncertain. It is common to feel as though surgery is the only option—especially when symptoms persist for years and daily life becomes overwhelming. One patient’s story, however, demonstrates how a single […]

Patients often focus on the interscalene triangle, where the scalene muscles interact with the first rib. Many individuals describe this area as the primary source of compression in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. However, the anatomy is far more complex than what is commonly discussed. Few understand that the pectoralis minor muscle has the ability to lift […]

When I was 26 years old, I traveled to Russia with Dr. Ed Enos from Concordia University to help teach one of the first sports medicine courses organized in Moscow. During this time, I met legendary Soviet sports scientist Dr. Yuri Verkhoshansky. His research on impact absorption and elastic force became the inspiration for what […]