Hi Jo*mar,

Most of my symptoms are severe shoulder pain, and complete numbness of my right arm, and discolouration/temperature changes in my hand/wrist.

unfortunately, I've seen 3 PT's, and 2 Chiro's. with multiple treatments. a lot of issue that occurred was muscle spasms in my shoulder, which prevented some of the treatment (I had Ultrasound, Taping (which actually helped with my neck but I can't apply myself unfortunately, and my insurance ran out, and I have to pay $60 for them to apply it, I've tried to have a friends/family try and they can't seen to get it right), and TENS, IF stim) as well as the usual muscle strengthening, postural treatment - a MUST with TOS and I've still unfortunately have some muscle wasting (my doctor mentioned).

I've seen MULTIPLE doctors: neurologists, physical rehab, pain specialist/neurologist, orthopaedic surgeon, thoracic surgeon, Chinese medicine doctor/acupuncturist. and now a anesthesologist (for a consult for nerve block injection). there might be a couple more.

A lot of what I find helps at home is I HAVE to use a heating pad multiple times in the evening due to the pain, which somewhat relieves it, while doing physio exercises daily. unfortunately plus pain meds (which i'd obviously rather not have to take).

What would you suggest using the foam roller with? I use one at work with my chair for posture. i'd LOVE the recliner, I just don't think one would fit in my apartment . I might try the swiss ball.


Thanks for the suggestions!!!


Katie.