The PT didnt help, they said my scalene wouldnt loosen and no matter what they tried my first rib wouldn't go back into place. Medication barely touched my pain, so they upped my levels and gave me another to help with the tingling and numbness. That helps a bit, but not a lot. One of the physical therapists was a specialist in myofascial release and another in TOS. I had about 3 different people working on my program and eventually they all concluded that more extensive testing would be needed to figure out exactly what is going on. They messaged my PCP which is how I ended up with the referal to ortho. Now, after research and guidance I am going to ask for a referal to a neurologist and see where that takes me. Also, I am looking to get a second opinion from a doctor which specialized in TOS, I'd rather have them tell me yes that is it, or no it is not; just to confirm that I am getting the right diagnosis.
I will check out the stick threads and see what I can find there, I am new to this; so not sure where exactly to look for what.
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Originally Posted by Jo*mar
Did you find our TOS sticky threads ? Those are very helpful for a crash course as well as a Drs & Pts sticky..
It sounds like some advanced PT or even expert chiropractic might be helpful, especially if you were just fine before the accident.
If TOS it can take time and if high pain, probably meds & injections /blocks might need to be looked into.
But experts are best so you don't get injured more.
Poor or inexperienced PT can make yo much worse.
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