Thoracic outlet syndrome..anyone??

[Gorillaglue]

I've been lifting for over 20+years on and off,I'm in my 40s now..This is the biggest and best shape I've ever been in.However..Over the past 3 yrs.,throughout the day and especially in bed,my arms/hands will go numb..Not like asleep or GH numb,if you've experienced that but the kind of numb that is so pins and needles throbbing painful kind of numb..It wakes me out of a dead sleep,and I'm not able to go back to sleep afterwards..I've seen a doctor,yes..theyve referred me to sports med specialist,but I can't spend $200,300 a wk. until I meet my 2500$ deductable..From what I've gathered this is a condition,very common in athletes.When the muscles in your upper back i.e.traps I believe cause this.They start pressing on the nerves in the neck,making a very painful and unplesant problem occur w the arms and hands..Not lifting isn't an option,but any articles/advice I haven't already seen would be greatly appreciated..Thanks

 

[Evom1]

First off get away from the MDs
Second, go see a chiropractor one who's a Palmer grad.
Incorporate an ART therapist with the chiropractor care and you should be good pretty quickly. $45 chiropractor visits and $80 ART. They'll have you all set

 

[Evom1]

First off get away from the MDs
Second, go see a chiropractor one who's a Palmer grad.
Incorporate an ART therapist with the chiropractor care and you should be good pretty quickly. $45 chiropractor visits and $80 ART. They'll have you all set

I had it. Took a little work from the chiropractor, an hour and a half with the ART girl and it was all good. Now my regular chiropractic appointments keep it maintained

 

[Gorillaglue]

I had it. Took a little work from the chiropractor, an hour and a half with the ART girl and it was all good. Now my regular chiropractic appointments keep it maintained

I'll look into that,never heard/or thought of chiropractor yet.Greatly appreciated