Because symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome can mimic other health conditions, it is critical that your doctor develop a differential diagnosis to determine the true source of the pain. Your doctor may order various imaging tests and nerve studies to help determine the cause of the pain and rule out other conditions.
Most cases of thoracic outlet syndrome can be resolved with conservative treatment. Initially, your doctor may recommend osteopathic, physical and occupational therapy to resolve posture problems and restore weakened muscles.
Painkillers and muscle relaxants may be prescribed to relieve pain, while thrombolytic and anticoagulant medications may be prescribed to help break up and prevent blood clots.
Surgery is often recommended if the cause is an anatomical abnormality or if conservative treatments do not resolve the condition. Osteopathic therapy, together with physiotherapy, can be used before and after surgery to restore muscle tone and recovery.
While osteopathic treatment can be an effective form of conservative treatment for many, the process of strengthening and recovery through a physiotherapy path can take months. The surgery requires long recovery times, disabling the patient, for a period, in many daily activities.
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