{"id":907,"date":"2023-08-17T22:25:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-17T22:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=907"},"modified":"2023-08-17T22:26:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T22:26:00","slug":"all-about-thoracic-outlet-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-thoracic-outlet-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Thoracic Outlet Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thoracic outlet syndrome is an issue which causes not only pain but shooting like symptoms down the arms. It can be mistaken for a <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractors-help-with-disc-herniations\/\">cervical nerve impingement<\/a> and can be intermittent depending on the severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Symptoms Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loss of range and mobility<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes to <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-a-chiropractor-help-with-flexibility\/\">flexibility<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inability to control movements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upper <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/all-about-muscle-tightness-stiffness\/\">back tightness and soreness<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-can-a-chiropractor-help-with-joint-pain\/\">Joint restrictions<\/a> present in thoracic spine region<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tingling down the arms from the shoulder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weakness with overarm activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Factors Contributing To The Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scar tissue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sedentary Lifestyle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postural Change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trauma or Impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor Physical Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peripheral Nerve Entrapment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Can A Chiropractor Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractors-help-with-muscle-pain\/\">chiropractors<\/a> are trained professionals when it comes to musculoskeletal complaints. The goals of treatment intertwine with treatment modalities and exercise rehabilitation. Due to the fact thoracic outlet syndrome is directly correlated with the thoracic spine (upper back), it is obvious that <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-adjustments\/\">adjustments<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/5-benefits-of-remedial-massage\/\">soft tissue therapies<\/a> will be focused in that area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone that is currently suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome and are feeling the tingles down the arms, be sure to get one of <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our chiropractors<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-chiropractic-visit\/\">examine and assess<\/a> your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows-chiropractor\">Broadmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/westmeadows-chiropractor\">Westmeadows<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/fawkner-chiropractor\">Fawkner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thoracic outlet syndrome is an issue which causes not only pain but shooting like symptoms down the arms. It can be mistaken for a cervical nerve impingement and can be intermittent depending on the severity. Symptoms Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Loss of range and mobility Changes to flexibility Inability to control movements Upper back tightness [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[28,30,35,29,27,326,327,49,6,328,325,91,24,7,322,323,324,48],"class_list":["post-907","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorised","tag-acute-pain","tag-benefits-of-chiropractic","tag-broadmeadows-chiopractor","tag-chiropractic-care","tag-chronic-pain","tag-disc-bulge","tag-disc-compression","tag-fawkner-chiropractor","tag-neck-pain","tag-nerve-impingement","tag-numbness","tag-pins-and-needles","tag-poor-posture","tag-stretches","tag-thoracic-outlet-syndrome","tag-thoracic-pain","tag-upper-back-pain","tag-westmeadows-chiropractor"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Thoracic-outlet-syndrome-Chiro.jpg?fit=800%2C400&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1108,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/understanding-shooting-pain-down-the-arm-a-look-at-shoulder-related-causes\/","url_meta":{"origin":907,"position":0},"title":"Shooting Pain Down the Arm: A Look at Shoulder-Related Causes","date":"14 January 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Experiencing shooting pain down your arm can be alarming and uncomfortable. 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