Thoracic outlet syndrome: Presentation, diagnosis & practical intervention 

My life has changed jsut from keeping my shoulders up and working on my scalenes, just keeping shoulders up makes a HUGE difference, lessened my head pressure, fatigue , neck pain, and weird other symptoms, physicians who deny this illness are fucking stupid like with everything else , they don’t know the cause of anything or the cure, yet they are the drivers of medicine

Great video, I thankfully do not suffer from this issue, my issues are more lumbopelvic and pudendal, but I appreciate your videos and articles on these subjects and you have a very unique way of looking at things that blends both physiotherapy with neurology, something that no physical therapist I've seen for my various issues has done. Please keep doing what you're doing, you have no idea how much you're helping people suffering from complex issues that don't find relief even from going to multiple doctors, specialists, and physiotherapists

2 doctors and 2 chiropractors had no clue what was going on and offered no help. It took an athletic trainer at a school I work at to diagnose it. trying to rehab at home with strength training.

Thank you so much, I wish more doctors were aware if this syndrome

Your advice on TOS changed my life. I hope you are aware of how much you helped many people. Also, the audio is good no need to re-upload 👍

Good video! Thoughts on ways to go about moving forward a recessed upper jaw that causes: nasaly voice, underbite, congested sinuses, headache, slight speech impediment, and fatigue?

Very informative my man,, I really do think you're doing some great work in this field and will be recognized for it in the future. I was wondering if I may ask: What do you think is the cause for the clavicle dropping? is it due to the trapezius spasming or something to do with scalene perhaps? Thanks again Kjetil

I have an occluded left vertebral artery and left ear problems. My ribs on the left side get out of alignment and cause severe back pain. I have high BP and incidentally they found an aneurysm. Its been 15 months and I still have no answers other than “go live your life”. I suspect TOS after reading your article on Pinterest.

Thanks for the content doc. Audio is fine if I turn the volume up. Similarly to scalene exercise temporarily making a patient with TOS worse, does worsening of symptoms within a couple weeks of starting longus colli and capitis exercises indicate that I should keep doing the exercises for them? And is imaging for those muscles more useful than imaging for TOS? Thinking of booking a session but have not had a neck MRI, only X-ray

Good advice, but i dont know how to stop bracing the diaphragm

After a year, I was finally diagnosed with ATOS, compression of the subclavian artery. When looking at the MRI, it appears the compression may be due to the pec minor. I do have a 'winged scapula' on the same side, with a shoulder that 'rolls' forward, neck muscles are weak as well. At this time I have opted to hold off on surgery (due to conflicting results I've read) but I find some of the strengthening exercises to bother the shoulder/ AC joint. Your videos have been very informative, and I would greatly appreciate any suggestions (of your videos) that would help work on the scapula without firing up the shoulder or TOS. Thank you!!

I have VTOS and on blood thinners since 2018 when arm engorged with blood. Have tried physio, massage, osteopath, etc. This is the first I have hear of keeping shoulders up: will try it. Started working at a desk again a few month ago and the TSO symptoms have flared up. I dont want to have the first rip removal surgey suggested to me. Anything else you would recommend? I dont want to be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. Any chance I can completey rid myself of VTOS. Much appreciated.

What is Scalenus strengthen exercises? and Tailbone exercises? Would you please make a video to show us? Thank you so much for your work. We learn so much from your channel. Thank you from Canada

Great video, Can a sore/tight hip (maybe the Psoas muscle) on the same side as affected because of the TOS in shoulder, maybe from bad posture? Or working out with TOS and having body imbalance?

Hey Kjetil! What are your recommendations regarding dumbell pullovers when dealing with TOS? Greeting Marco

Ehat about heart pressure, my bp is fine but feeling pressure win heart like blood is flowing down my neck to heart

Hello Mr. Larsen, how does costochondritis relate to TOS?

Let me know if you find the audio acceptable or not. There is such terrible reverb in my office. I have used AI noise reduction of the Adobe Premiere application and I think it sounds better.

Sir.. i was desperate and had tried everything to fix my tmj was seriously contemplating suicide Yesterday i found your video while scrolling randomly and it LITERALLY saved my life. Can't express how grateful i am. Years of tmj pain relieved sinply by protracting the jaw However, i still think it has not healed completely.. i wonder if as time goes by, my disc will return to its normal position and function?

I have TOS symptoms. One shoulder is droopy (working to correct that) but the symptomatic side is my “normal” shoulder. Do you have an opinion on why this is??

Brother would u help me?i see ur explanation on scapular diskinesia,it really help me with my bench with should er pain,but i dont get the part when u explain how to do lateral raides with scapular diskinesia

Are there any exceptions to the pattern that nTOS at the interscalene triangle always caused by weak scalenes? I might imagine that weightlifters or swimmers could have hypertrophied scalenes which could cause compression.

Is a low resting heartrate( 45-50 beats) )per minute a contraindication for using propanolo for TOS CVH or is that worry not relevant in your experience?

Youre the BOSS Kjetil!

Would be great if you could make a video about correcting loss of cervical lordosis. It's a very common issue.

Hello Kjetil! Does increasing reps for scalenes over time(from 2-5 reps within 2;5-3 years 1xweek) entail that the muscles will always heal properly over time? FYi, i always get mild worsening the day after(fullness inside head, more emotional, more tired etc ) whether I do 2 or 5 reps on both sides and wonder if surgery could be the final puzzle piece missing?

Is there a reason why some patients get headaches from this without the symptoms in the arms/shoulders?

How can I get. consultation with you?

Do you have to hold your shoulders up forever?

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I have TOS symptoms. One shoulder is droopy (working to correct that) but the symptomatic side is my “normal” shoulder. Do you have an opinion on why this is??