Hi All, I'm a 28 yr old female recently diagnosed with NTOS following a couple of years of physical therapy and some intensive rehab courses (I'm military). After an MRI, Doppler, X-ray and nerve damage testing I was diagnosed. Not sure of the technical terms but I loose any pulse to my L arm if raised and have left hand atrophy. Scans showed disc bulges and something on the left x-ray (surgeon thinks either fibrous band or boney fragment) Symptoms came on gradually starting with neck/shoulder ache to where I am now; loosing grip and control, numb pain, tingling in the hand and sharp pains when moving neck. I'm unable to lift or carry weight on this side. No symptoms on the right.

As I have had a lot of very good physical therapy it looks like surgery is the way to go, especially if I want to try and continue a military career.

I was wondering if anyone has experience of returning to weight bearing/sport after surgery? I would be hoping to be able to carry a 35lb Bergen.

Any advice is appreciated.