Hi Peggy,
I just started going to PT about 3 weeks ago for my cervical spine fusion that I had repaired back in Sept. My physical therapist is also familiar with TOS.
I had my TOS surgery approximatley 10 months ago and have started to have reocurring symptoms pain etc..
My physical therapist does very gentle massage and nerve release stretches for me but never deep tissue.. I go home and later that night I am so sore and have a raging headache.. He told me to use moist heat and that seems to help.. Plus I take my Meds..
Just curious.. Have you seen your TOS Dr since you have had the return of some pain and now numbness you may have some scar tissue that could be irritating things.. Or a bad disc in your neck.. Just a thought..
I hope your able to get your flare under control.. And numbness can be so scarey...
((Hugs))
Dawn