I have cervical ribs, my left being large enough that it is attaching to the first rib. About 5 years ago, I finally went to find out why I had numbness, shoulder pain etc... And wallah, found my answer. Carpel tunnel, tos, etc,. Living in CO I visited with Sanders, and let's just say I am glad he retired, he seemed a bit like a chop-doc and only promising a 50/50 chance of any success. Also telling me I will have some deformity in my shoulders! Is that true after rib removal?

So for the past 5 years, I have managed my symptoms with yoga and the occasional massage when I had flair-ups. Last week I was rear ended and I am experiencing far worst symptoms than ever before, however, I feel very blessed, because for the size of my c7 rib, I don't seem to have nearly the same degree of symptoms that I am reading on this forum. I feel yoga has been a strong reason behind this (keep in mind, I do power and bikram)

Question: has anyone else sought yoga for release? With my newest development (rearender) I might be considering surgery. I can't go without yoga (now a form of income) how long would I be unable to do yoga or other forms of exercise post surgery? Has anyone used yoga as a form of rehab?

Sounds like brantigan is the man about tone, guess I shall pay him a visit, guess it's a blessing I live in CO.

Any input would be valued. Thanks