First, I apologize for not having posted descriptions/pictures of the exercises I do. I tried writing up all the exercises, but was unable to articulate what many of the exercises were, and how to do them. I am headed to PT today and am going to see if my PT is willing to take pictures of all the exercises while I do them. Perhaps I'll be satisfied enough to post them then.

I also wanted to give an update on my progression in PT. If anybody does not know, I have N+ATOS, with the arterial graded as moderate through tests w/ Dr. Donahue in July 2013. I had 100% occlusion of my arteries with arms overhead when originally diagnosed in 2012. I have no idea where my compressions levels are now, or if they even change over time. I go back to see Dr. Donahue in February.

Anyways, back to my progress update- Today will be my 25th straight day going to the gym EVERY DAY. I am alternating workouts of 1.5 and 2.5 hours every other day. I spend roughly 1 hour doing neck & core strengthening/stability (everyday), another hour between cardio and/or weightlifting (every other day), and less than 30 minutes in the sauna/steam room.

Some recently changes and additions to my "do consistently" regimen are-
1) steam room/sauna: excellent for relieving muscle tension, improving circulation, and reducing nerve irritation. I go every day.
2) do not recline in seats: I drive with my seat vertical. If I recline the seat even a few degrees, it will aggravate my nerves
3) regular, short periods of cardio help minimize nerve pain
4) do nerve glides
5) stretch

While I'm still far off from the strength I used to have, I'm progressing fairly well. For people that wonder if you can workout w/ TOS, I dumbbell press 75lb, row 75lb, bicep curl 30lb, lat pull down 50lb, and shoulder press 70lb (all are per arm). It's not close to where I was before diagnosis, but I get feel that I am continually making progress. I still have some nerve pain, but exercise (when done properly) helps.