Ann sometimes it is the PT type contributing,and actually getting a PT that treats the person can rule in or out TOS, by the plan they create.

If they try anything with bands, HANDBIKE, weights RUN. This can not build muscle and help, it will contribute to the TOS.
The nerves are inflamed in neurogenic tos and the repetative movements, over working muscles that are trying to splint a sore nerve, make more spasm.

Range of motion, gentle, climb wall with fingers gentle, just not to lock up. I will do the ultra sound, or tens like treatment, heat, and a massage. Biofreeze, lidoderm patches every day, valium for spasms, and mega pain on days I work a percocett, Liquid Advil Gels.

ALthough not cured, and not pain free, I can controll a lot of the symptoms/pain.

I take lexapro and found that helped, decent trigger points in traps...
I do not do heavy work,
Although my low back is shot....