Wednesday, April 27, 2011

TOS ladies, consider reduction surgery.

I am addressing the women with TOS today.
I will be candid-Do your bra straps dig into your shoulders?
Do you find it difficult to even wear a bra?
Do you have cervical ribs?
Do you have weighty breasts that pull down on your neck and shoulders?
Have you already had resection surgery, but find some if not all symptoms returning?

I've read several reviews and personally talked to women who have had tremendous relief from back/neck/shoulder/arm/jaw pain from breast reduction surgery.
If you are a woman with TOS AND large breasts, especially if they are pendulous, please consider the following...
*Breast Health Online Forum has testimonials of many women who have found pain relief from reduction mammaplasty.
*Pain clinic website recommends breast reduction for pain control for women with Cervical rib syndrome and overly large breasts.
*emedicine mentions large pendulous breasts as an implicating factor in TOS symptoms.
*Breat reduction for TOS?
*Patient testimonial of relief from reduction.
So if you are a busty woman who also has TOS-especially if you have *cervical ribs*, consider the idea of looking into breast reduction-may give you alot of relief and alot of times insurance will cover it.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Juggling TOS 103

Come to think of it, juggling would be near impossible for most TOS folks I know.
But we do have things to figure out and need a plan of action, to be prepared in advance-more than most folks.
So more tips I have found helpful in managing my TOS...

Magnesium is a great natural muscle relaxer!
I have taken it nightly for years and find it very helpful.
250-1000 mg of a combination Magnesium in capsule or powder form(not tablet).
Vitamin C helps aide the absorption of Magnesium, and Calcium is another recommended supplement to calm tense muscles.



When watching tv, a movie, at a lecture, sit in the middle and look head-on.
Having to turn your head/neck even slightly to the right or left for an extended period may trigger TOS pain symptoms for some people (like myself).
Also, don't feel wierd about bringing a little pillow with you to support your head, neck, back.

Sit on a large exersize ball at your computer desk or even at the dinner table.
Your spine is connected, and what helps your core and lower back strengthen will travel up to your neck and shoulders as well.

If you have a dog, clip the leash onto your belt loop when going on walks. You and your dog will get your needed exercise, without stressing your arm or shoulders.

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If more tips come to mind I will be sure to post a Juggling TOS 104.
Take care.