Hi everyone,
I just got back from having my functional ultrasound test that measures blood flow to the hand with the arm in different positions. I basically flunked this in May. The test was supposed to be 45 minutes long and after ten minutes, the tech said we were done because he had enough data. When I moved my arm in any position other than hanging down the blood flow stopped. That was how I was diagnosed with TOS. I had had no feeling in my two fingers for three years and my hand was always cold. My arm ached after talking on the phone,etc.

Anyway, I am not 100%, but the blood flow is so much better! This is definitely due to the PT (twice weekly since May) and doing the edgelow protocol. I also am beginning to incorporate some of the denver protocol.

I can't thank you all enough! Going to MGH for full re-assessment in a few weeks.

That is fantastic, keep up the good work on this.

what did you do in PT?

My PT has me doing stuff from edgelow and the denver protocol, a lot of nerve glides, and many stretching exercises to loosen up.

I didn't do any strength training until about two weeks ago, and I started PT in May.

I should also add that I have a personal trainer three times a week who does many of the edgelow and denver exercises with me as well. so I am doing the work six days a week.

wow cool

what is the denver? links?

its the denver protocol. what is interesting is that it differs quite a bit from edgelow. I took both of them to my PT and she is having me do parts of each as well as other stuff.

That is amazing news and a great effort and commitment on your part. Keep us posted on your continued progress.

Congratulations to you!!! So happy to see someone recovering without surgery

Congratulations so happy it has worked out well for you

Oh well, I now have bursitis in my left arm (the side with TOS). Ugh.