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Old 05-04-2012, 06:51 PM #51
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I googled "recurrent thoracic outlet syndrome" and "excessive neurolysis" [seperately] and found a wealth of great info.

Although some studies are from years ago, I really liked the huge sample size of this one:
http://people.bu.edu/sobieraj/ed/TOSreview.html
I have read this article before but just reread it. I find particularily interesting the NCV scores and will have to go back and look at my reports. I also had never read the discussion which was interesting. Good to note in terms of overall surgical approach that this article was written in 1994 . I have an updated Chocrane Report that I will try and post on a new thread.
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I do diaphragmatic breathing, but I prefer the Feldenkrais method of breathing. It seems to move more ribs and expand into the brachial plexus more than Peter's method. I also use his air pillow, ball on a stick and 3" and 6" foam roller. I strengthen my longus colli with simple chin tucks rather than the whole blood pressure apparatus. I do this routine twice a day. It does feel good to do it along with cardio.

The only thing which has really helped me though is manual therapy. I receive 2+ hours of hands on therapy per week focused on myofascial release and breaking up scar tissue and adhesions. I wish I had done this at the start of my problems. I will be returning to an Osteopath soon.

Where are you in the East Bay? There was/is a PT in Berkeley named Lori Sweet who treats TOS. I can't find a link for her as she is either no longer in practice or I'm spelling her name wrong. Dr. Ellis would probably have a contact number for her.

Anne

Add-on Edit: Sorry to read Peter is no longer practicing. He's such a nice guy and always a comfort when in pain.
Thanks so much Anne, for all your guidance and info I will definitely look up Lori Sweet. I will try an contact Dr. Ellis for her info. I am in San Ramon, close to Pleasanton and Dublin. Thx for your thoughts on Peter, he really is a sweet guy.
I really wish I could get some hands on therapy by someone who knows TOS well, you are so lucky!

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stos2 - It's your lucky day. A gift is lying on your front door.

http://www.ptsanramon.com/
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stos2 - It's your lucky day. A gift is lying on your front door.

http://www.ptsanramon.com/
I am looking for a place like this in L.A. Especially a chiropractic office with Trigger Pt and Myofacial massage that takes insurance. I am going to see Dr. Ando per Marc's recommendation but it is an hour away and my Pt is due to run out soon.
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In Los Angeles, Dr. Paul Methot, chiro, includes myofascial release in his treatment. He is at Healing Hands Wellness Center in Larchmont.
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stos2 - It's your lucky day. A gift is lying on your front door.

http://www.ptsanramon.com/
Anne,

Sorry I just saw this today. Thanks so much. Did you have any specific Therapist you were referring to? Is It Carolyn Hamilton or Pat Scott? Has anyone with TOS seen them?
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I also found Lori Thompson Sweet, she is practicing in Clayton,CA. Thx a lot.
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Stos2: I believe they both have a lot of experience with TOS, but each therapist is different in their technique. Maybe you could see both and decide if there is a fit for you.

I'm glad you found Lori as well. You have a lot of excellent options to chose from now. I'm jealous!

Hope you can avoid surgery again with some good hands-on work.
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Stos2: I believe they both have a lot of experience with TOS, but each therapist is different in their technique. Maybe you could see both and decide if there is a fit for you.

I'm glad you found Lori as well. You have a lot of excellent options to chose from now. I'm jealous!

Hope you can avoid surgery again with some good hands-on work.
Thx so much Anne! Do you know any of us who has been to either Carolyn or Pat?
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If you mean "us" as Neurotalk, I do not know anyone. I know from my other travels with TOS.

Since you are post-surgical, I know they work on patients who have had surgery. This is very valuable as I've been told by many a PT, Chiro, Osteo, etc that they would no longer work on me if I had surgery. I do not know about Lori Sweet, but I'd assume she'd see post-surgical patients as well since Ellis referred her at one time. I think she is more Edgelow-esque (can that be a word?) than the other two.

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