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Originally Posted by tara505
So the EMG showed everything is normal. I asked the Dr what about TOS...his response was that TOS shows up on the EMG and since it didn't I don't have it. Also, TOS occurs in small frame women not large frame women. I am so frustrated. I don't know where to go from here. He said there is nothing else he can do except PT and he is sending me for strengthening. What else can I do? Any Dr's that treat TOS here in NC?
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If you read more deeply on TOS, you will find that there are people with TOS whose EMG tests are negative. In the literature they label this "disputed neurogenic TOS", but plenty of TOS specialists recognize it as a real problem.
Medical testing for TOS is not perfect.
Also, I have never heard before that frame size is related to TOS. Even if it were, don't you think it would be a trend rather than a hard rule?
I think you need a 2nd opinion.
Also, be careful about strengthening. Usually TOSers need stretching, myofascial release and
light strengthening of postural muscles. As Peter Edgelow pointed out, you have to get rid of the compression and restore circulation before strengthening.
Re: who to see, I'm out in Los Angeles. Hopefully, someone will chime in with East Coast recommendations. You may still need to travel up or down the coast though.
Good luck.