c ribs can be full or partial - so if you don't have a recent film or image - that would be a good thing to ask about from the new dr.

I'm thinking if you didn't have problems most of your life from it you should - with expert PT /bodywork etc- be able to reverse the damage & symptoms.

If you are having pretty constant pain & symptoms , any smart dr should suggest at the very least work restrictions if not off work.
If new dr is a surgeon and you aren't sure if you are ready for any surgery yet don't let them talk you into it. Ask about expert PT therapy first and try to verify that the PT is expert/advanced level of training.

Finding a very good and caring PT/ massage therapist/ chiropractor IMO is just as important as finding a good dr. As well as doing what you can as home care for your self.

Along similar lines with Peter Edgelow , is Sharon Butler's gentle stretching programs and explanations of fascia and how it can get restricted and cause a lot of reversible problems.
http://www.selfcare4rsi.com/

I also recently posted a thread with TOS videos & therapies - many are very informative - a few skim over things - but a good thing to see some of the techniques etc so when you get to that point you know a bit of what is happening.