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Thoracic outlet syndrome is a painful condition that causes pain in the shoulders and neck sometimes numbness in the fingers. It occurs because the space between the collarbone and the first rib is pressed together because of the nerves and blood vessels. The cause for thoracic outlet syndrome can come from a number of things, including a car accident, overuse injuries from sports and on the job, and pregnancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When a person is diagnosed with thoracic syndrome, he or she can expect to have it for their entire life, so the pain will be there all of the time. There are eight pain relief measures for thoracic outlet syndrome to consider. Not every pain relief measure is right for everyone. In order to find the right pain relief measure, a person should talk to his or her doctor first. The doctor can do lab and imaging tests on the person to see what is the best pain plan for him or her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Physical therapy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is the first pain relief measure that a doctor will suggest for thoracic outlet syndrome. With physical therapy<\/a>, a patient will learn stretches that will strengthen the shoulder muscles that will open the thoracic outlet. Exercises for the neck and fingers will also be introduced. By doing these stretches over and over again, the pressure is taken off the nerves and blood vessels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stretches may be uncomfortable and painful at first, but the reason for this is because the muscles are tight. The physical therapist will take his or her time and gradually move a person from one stretch to another. The exercises practiced in physical therapy can be done at home too. The length of time spent in physical therapy is dependent on how much pain the person is in. Since this is a lifelong disorder, a person can expect to be going to physical therapy for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Medication <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is another pain relief measure to use for thoracic outlet syndrome. Doctors will prescribe a number of medications <\/a>to help with the pain, including muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatory, and pain medications. The amount of medication a person takes per day is dependent on the severity of their thoracic outlet syndrome. When taking prescription medications, they could make the person drowsy, especially pain medicine and muscle relaxers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These medications should be taken exactly how it\u2019s prescribed or it could have a negative effect on the body. For pain relief, a doctor may suggest taking over-the-counter Tylenol every four to eight hours and only when needed. Taking over-the-counter Tylenol can save costs when a person runs out of their prescription medication and can\u2019t wait until the next month to get a refill. Also, it\u2019s good to take all medications with a full glass of water and a meal. Also, never take any type of medication with alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Clot medications <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

May be given as a pain measure when dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome<\/a>. When a person has spider veins in conjunction with thoracic outlet syndrome, they may have blood clots. In order to get rid of the blood clots, a clot-dissolving medication may be administered through the veins or arteries to get rid of the blood clots. These types of medications are known as thrombolytics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to prevent the blood clots from coming back, anticoagulants will be prescribed. Blood clots can form when the blood is unable to get to the arteries. Once the clot medication is administered, it may start working immediately. In order for the doctor to know if the medication is doing the job is by looking at imagining tests. The doctor will see if another dose is needed or not. The next dose may not be given on the same day. It\u2019s all dependent on what the doctor suggests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Maintain a healthy weight <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is a way to relieve pain for thoracic outlet syndrome. Sometimes when it comes to losing weight<\/a>, it can be difficult to know where to start. A primary care doctor is the first person to talk to when it comes to dieting and exercising. In order to lose weight, a person will need to give up eating junk food. All junk food is loaded with sugar, salt, and fat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those three ingredients alone can cause weight gain. A good start is to eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and grains. When it comes to exercising, a short walk is good. There is no need to run or do strenuous exercises. In fact, putting too much stress on the body when a person has thoracic outlet syndrome isn\u2019t good. The person will be in more pain. The idea is to relieve the person of their pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Create a workspace <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

that allows for good posture <\/a>is a pain relief measure for thoracic outlet syndrome. When working at a desk all day, it can cause a person to have bad posture, such as slouching over to get work done. By sitting to a desk all day, it can put stress on the body because the body isn\u2019t moving. It\u2019s staying in one place at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to create a workspace that is comfortable and allows for good posture. This can include adding scented candles or pods to the workspace or just decorating it in a way that makes space feel more comfortable. Another way to have good posture when working is to work near the boss\u2019 office. A person doesn\u2019t know when the boss is going to come out of his or her office. Most bosses want their employees to look like they\u2019re working and slouched over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Take frequent breaks at work <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is a good way to relieve pain from thoracic outlet syndrome because as stated before, sitting all day at a desk can cause stiffness <\/a>in the shoulders and neck. By getting up often to move and stretch will avoid a person getting stiff. Having stiffness in the neck and shoulders is painful. A person will be in so much pain that they may not be able to move their shoulders and neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some offices are modern and up to date and have desks where a person can stand up and move around. A person doesn\u2019t even have to leave his or her desk to do some stretching or moving. By standing up and working, it\u2019s good for a person\u2019s health as well. A person can burn more calories standing than sitting down. With these types of desks, they can be set back down. Whenever a person needs to rest his or her legs, all one has to do is sit down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Avoid carrying heavy bags
over the shoulder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is a pain relief measure for thoracic outlet syndrome. By place heavy bags over the shoulders, it is causing pain <\/a>in the neck and shoulders. Women carry around heavy pocketbooks and have loads of items inside. No matter how heavy it is, she will still carry the bag over her shoulder. To avoid carrying heavy bags, use a smaller purse and only put in things that are needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good purse is one that can be carried in the hand versus the shoulders. The same thing will happen to a child who has a bunch of textbooks in his or her backpack. A child will cram all of their books in the backpack and instead of putting the entire backpack on their back, he or she will place it on their shoulder. Using a backpack on wheels that can be pulled is the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Find new activities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

that don\u2019t worsen the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome is a pain relief measure. For instance, if a person loves running, but finds out that he or she has thoracic outlet syndrome, exercising still can be done, but at a slower pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walking is a low-impact exercise <\/a>that can be done for a long period of time at a stroll, brisk, or power walk pace. Since a person wants to avoid aggravating their thoracic outlet syndrome, walking at a stroll or brisk pace for an hour may be sufficient. When walking, wearing the right footwear is just as important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the person was running, they may have caused an injury because the wrong footwear was worn. If standing exercises cause pain, seated ones can be done also. There are a ton of seated exercises on YouTube that don\u2019t put stress on the body, such as walking while seated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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