By Dr James Stoxen DC., FSSEMM (hon) When your hands turn weak, numb, or heavy, it can feel confusing and scary. Many people assume they only have thoracic outlet syndrome, but the truth is that problems in the neck and shoulder can set the stage for issues farther down the arm. One common hidden problem […]
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 […]
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 turn […]
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 […]
🚨 Scientific Breakthrough 🚨 A groundbreaking discovery has just been made that challenges the current treatment models used in medicine. A doctor has presented solid scientific proof showing that these models—based on outdated lever series concepts —ignore the fundamental laws of physics and nature. The result? Full restoration of the human body under the current […]
Neck, shoulder, or chest pain Arm and hand swelling Numbness or tingling in fingers Discoloration or coldness in the arm This is taken from my keynote at the 2nd International Conference on Orthopedics & Advanced Care in Singapore City, Singapore back in 2019, where I delved deep into the signs and symptoms of Vascular/Venous Thoracic […]
Did you know that nerve compression in the thoracic region can cause a wide variety of symptoms, from chronic pain to muscle weakness? It’s often overlooked, but Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS) can have a big impact on your daily life. In our latest deep dive, we explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for nerve […]
