The Hidden Narcotic Trap In Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Thinking You Will Be In Less Pain After The Surgery Than Before! You are in a lot more pain after the surgery and its not going away! Most people who agree to surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome never truly believe they could end up the same—or worse—after […]
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 […]
A patient recently contacted me for treatment after the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome returned following the surgery he had a year ago. Before he flew out to Chicago I asked him to send me a copy of his surgeons report. That was because the incision for his surgery was inferior to the clavicle and […]
You are obviously concerned about whether your surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome will be a success. The nurse sees this and says “Don’t worry because our doctors have 90% “success” for thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. You are received. To you, a success may be “pain free”. Thats not what the doctors authoring the research determine […]
In my clinical experience, one of the most misunderstood drivers of chronic neck pain, chronic shoulder pain, and the persistent patterns often mistaken for structural problems is the righting reflex. This reflex is the automatic neurological mechanism the body uses to keep the head level with the horizon. When posture repeatedly triggers this reflex, individuals […]
