fyi-when I use this term "sequela" I am referring to the opinion which is correct in my case that TOS is a sequela after neck pain/injuries.

I went to a chiropractor who took plenty of Xrays only to find out that my spine has become really outa whack. Not just the old stuff with disc issues but now my thoracic spine curve has flattened out a great deal and many of the vertebrae are rotated and/or tipped. (my words) I know that this is different than it was 4 yrs ago when I last had chiropractic Xrays. At that time only the curve in my neck was flattened and the disc issues were present.

I can only assume that my spine has gotten much more messed up as a result of the TOS and cervical neck problems which I've already had surgery for. It was my PT who brought to my attention that the thoracic spine curve was not anywhere near what it should be. She and the Chiro both said that some of the curve could come back by opening up the ribs. This correlates with what others here have said about their ribs feeling stuck or glued as the TOS progresses. I am doing breathwork and PT to try to open the area back up,

I am so glad to learn that my disc disease doesn't seem to be progressing but the alignment stuff is probably what is causing headaches, noise in my head (tinnitus?) and other pains. I also have hypermobility so my extermities are fraught w/RSIs and their own misalignment. Others here on the board have listed other results of progressive TOS or meds taking--like momz "vertgo and innear ear nerve damage thanks to this TOS", headaches, dizzyness, diabetes... the list goes on.

So what I am wondering about is this. Although I didn't feel that the chiropractic I saw was experienced or qualified enough to sign up with, I wonder if it would be a good idea to enter into chiropractic care in order to align the spine in attempt to reduce my headaches that began after an unrelated surgery 6 wks ago. And I want to be as healthy as I can before I have my rib/s removed (due to the vascular, neuro, and arterial compression). I'm experienced enough to know not to listen to any chiropractor who tells me that he/she can correct the TOS. And for me due to the amount of pain my body has I know it's not smart to go to the traditional chiro who does a hard crack. I had been considering finding an ART therapist but if my spine is so turned about now I am considering the option of doing spinal adjustments; I know it can be a really big committment of time and money. But if a minor surgery has caused this much pain I'm concerned about entering into a rib-resection/s w/o being as healthy as I can.

Any suggestions or ideas to consider appreciated.