{"id":5034,"date":"2019-03-18T04:31:45","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T04:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=5034"},"modified":"2021-03-29T16:39:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T16:39:12","slug":"9-causes-increasing-the-risk-of-developing-thoracic-outlet-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/9-causes-increasing-the-risk-of-developing-thoracic-outlet-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Causes Increasing the Risk of Developing Thoracic Outlet Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Thoracic outlet syndrome disorder can occur in anyone. It is a rare condition, but if the disorder occurs, it\u2019s highly likely that it will occur in a person\u2019s teens. That is when a person is the most physically active. There are eight causes that increase the risk of developing the disorder. Some of the things that people do every day put them at risk of developing the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to find out if a person has a syndrome disorder, it\u2019s important to look for signs and symptoms. It may or may not be able to be prevented, but knowing what can cause the disorder can open a person\u2019s eyes and he or she can make improvements in their life. Even if a person suspects that they may have the syndrome disorder, speaking to a primary care doctor is the first step to take to determine if the person has the disorder or not.
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1. Poor posture <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

can increase the risk of developing the syndrome disorder because a person who sits in one position all of the time may slouch over. By slouching over, the shoulders and neck will begin to ache. When this occurs, the thoracic is pressed together, which causes the condition to develop. In order to not have poor posture<\/a>, it\u2019s a good idea to sit in an ergonomic chair in an upright position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If a person starts to slouch over, they can get up and take a break. Walking around the work area can help out a lot. Consider working standing up instead of sitting. This will prevent poor posture. Just make sure the shoulders, neck, and head are in the proper position to avoid pain in these areas. Just because a person is standing doesn\u2019t mean that he or she can\u2019t cause pain and numbness in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Certain jobs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

increase a person’s risk of developing the syndrome disorder. When a person has a job that requires him or her to lift objects over the head or typing jobs this can cause thoracic syndrome disorder<\/a>. The reason for this is because the same movements are done over and over again. Repetitive movements can take a toll on a person\u2019s body tissue. It will become difficult to do these types of tasks at work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person will have pain in their shoulders and neck because he or she lifts the heavy boxes the wrong way over and over again. The pain will be felt in the shoulders, arms, and neck, which is common for the syndrome disorder. Some people wear back braces to protect the body from getting injured any further. Some workers end up going on disability because they end up injuring themselves on the job because they\u2019re unable to complete their work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Car accident <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

increases a person\u2019s risk of developing the syndrome disorder because, during an impact, changes in the body occur. The nerves or blood vessels are pressed together, which can cause the syndrome disorder. During a car accident, different joints can become injured, such as the shoulders, for instance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shoulders can get out of alignment and cause pain. In order to get relief from the pain, a person has to seek treatment from a physical therapist<\/a> and take pain medication. The physical therapist may have to put the person\u2019s shoulder back into place while at the same time stretch the shoulder out to help in the healing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more times the shoulder is stretched, the more it will help in the end. Even though the shoulder will get better, the person may still be limited in what he or she can do since they have the syndrome disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Obese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

individuals can put themselves at risk of getting the syndrome disorder because of all of the fat they are carrying around. It\u2019s difficult for them to do simple tasks because there is a lot of stress put on their joints. Since they have a lot of fat, their joints are stiff, such as their shoulders. A lot of pressure is placed on the nerves <\/a>and blood vessels, which can cause the syndrome disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Losing weight is the best course of action for an obese person. Eating the right foods and exercising can help the symptoms of the syndrome disorder. If an obese person has a severe case of the syndrome disorder, their doctor may suggest surgery. Other forms of therapy may not help an obese person. Once the surgery is complete, the person may be able to do physical therapy. It may be difficult for a person who is obese to stretch because their joints and muscles are so stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Pregnancy <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

can cause the joints to become loose, which can cause the development of the syndrome disorder. The syndrome disorder is normally caused by stiff joints, but pregnant<\/a> women are different than normal people. Their hormones cause their bodies to change, which in turn can cause other disorders to occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since a woman\u2019s body is changing during pregnancy, pressure can be placed on the nerves or blood vessels, which is common for developing the syndrome disorder. She is carrying extra weight as well. She may experience pain just because of the extra weight put on her joints. In order to treat the syndrome disorder, a doctor has to monitor her because her fetus could be in jeopardy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best route for her is to take physical therapy where she can use the stretches she learns in the office at home as well. The syndrome disorder is a long-term disorder, so it\u2019s important that she gets ongoing treatment while pregnant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Physical activities <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

can put a person at risk of getting the syndrome disorder because the same movements are being done repeatedly for years. Sports activities such as swimming and pitching involve a person using their arms and neck to play the game. By using these repetitive movements over and over again can cause pain to develop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may go to physical therapy to help relieve pain in the affected area. When they play their particular sport again, the pain may still be present, but the person will continue on through the pain. By doing this, it will cause the syndrome disorder to develop and cause the person to be unable to swim or pitch anymore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another instance is when a person who does a lot of physical exercises<\/a>, such as high-intensity. The high-intensity exercise involves moving the limbs quickly over and over again. Some of the movements can cause a person to use improper form, which can cause the syndrome disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Extra rib <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

puts a person at risk of developing the syndrome disorder. It is an inherited condition that occurs at birth. It may or may not be something that a woman did to make this happen. Since it\u2019s inherited, the woman\u2019s gynecologist will more than likely keep an eye out for the disorder developing by giving her blood and imaging tests all through her pregnancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If an infant <\/a>does happen to develop the syndrome disorder, it can be treated and the child can still grow up to have a normal life. Since it was able to be caught early, treatment can begin early. Parents can help their children get through syndrome disorder. With an extra rib, it will cause neck and arm pain. The reason for this is because the nerves and blood vessels are pressing against the cervical rib. Pain medication should help with the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Wearing heavy bags <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

can put a person at risk of developing the syndrome disorder because a person is putting stress on his or her limbs. A lot of people carry around heavy bags on their shoulders, which by doing this for a long period of time can cause numbness <\/a>and pain. To avoid carrying heavy bags on the shoulders, a person should make use of grocery baskets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If any heavy bags need to be carried, carrying them against the body will put less stress on the body. Even wearing heavy backpacks can do damage to the back as well as the neck and shoulders. Sharp pain will be felt in the shoulders and neck, which will lead to the syndrome disorder. If a backpack is needed, using a backpack with wheels is the best option. That way, the backpack can be pulled or pushed with no stress put on the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Exercise <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

is generally recommended as a way to improve general markers of health and can improve muscle <\/a>tone, as well as helping to increase mobility, range of motion and more. These things can actually help to reduce the likelihood of thoracic outlet syndrome. However, if the exercise is performed incorrectly with the wrong movement patterns, then this can increase the likelihood of thoracic outlet syndrome among other issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you perform the heavy exercise with the wrong amount of weight, then it is possible to place the body under a lot of strain. In this case, you might place that weight on the joints and tissues when they are in vulnerable positions, which could lead to compression and damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the case of thoracic outlet syndrome, the most likely movements to create this kind of issue include pressing overhead movements. These generally involve tilting the head back and potentially opening the shoulders up into a vulnerable position where the rotator cuffs will take a lot of pressure. This can, in turn, cause pain in the neck muscles as they over-stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Trauma <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trauma <\/a>can potentially lead to issues and complications that might lead to thoracic outlet syndrome. Specifically, thoracic outlet syndrome is caused by compression of nerves and blood vessels that exist inside the upper chest and usually just below the clavicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the technical term for the color bone, which actually serves as part of the collar bone, attaching the acromioclavicular joint to the humerus. Damage to the clavicle can, therefore, lead to swelling and bruising which might increase pressure on the surrounding tissue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, it is possible that damage to the bone itself could lead to the condition: if it should splinter or become misaligned. Because the clavicle is a relatively thin and light bone, it is not uncommon for it to suffer from stress fractures and similar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Repetitive strain <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Repetitive strain <\/a>is another common cause of thoracic outlet syndrome. We have already seen that this can cause thoracic outlet syndrome to occur in people who work manual labor jobs or desk jobs. In both cases, they will be repeatedly placing the joints and the muscles in the area under heavy pressure, while moving through the same range of motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can cause wear and tear, eventually grinding down joints while also tearing and fraying muscle and connective tissue. Simple things such as making sure that you are sitting in the correct position at the desk and not leaning the arms too far forward can help to reduce this issue. Likewise, it is important to strengthen the area and to take regular breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Unknown causes <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unknown causes are often to blame for thoracic outlet syndrome. That is to say that in many cases, doctors are unable to identify a precise reason for the pain<\/a>. This makes sense given the complex nature of the skeletal system and muscular system in the area, and the large number of crucial nerves and blood vessels running between the head and the limbs and traveling via the neck and the chest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the intercostal muscles also being potential sources of discomfort and damage to the sternum being another potential issue, there are lots of reasons that some of these key areas might end up becoming compressed leading to the symptoms associated with thoracic outlet syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Relate conditions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Relate conditions may cause thoracic outlet syndrome or potentially lead to similar symptoms. An example is a pectoralis minor symptom. This condition, which shares its acronym with pre-menstrual syndrome, causes numbness and tingling <\/a>in the arm and often occurs alongside thoracic outlet syndrome but may also occur on its own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here the cause is tightness specifically in the pectoralis minor muscle, which itself is located just below the pectoralis major: the large sheet of muscle making up the chest. This specific discomfort is often caused by excessive stretching to the shoulder and neck, just as with thoracic outlet syndrome.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main difference is that in PMS, there is pain felt over the chest wall below the collar bone and <\/em>pain in the armpit. Like thoracic outlet syndrome, it can be caused by competitive sports \u2013 in this case, swimming and baseball are commonly responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Blood clots <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blood clots<\/a> are often responsible for a form of thoracic outlet syndrome known as arterial TOS. This is caused specifically by the formation of a clot that is located in the arm (in the subclavian artery), which is located just behind the collar bone. It is common for this to occur without symptoms, but this can then develop into the symptoms associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, only once the clot breaks down into pieces and flows through the arm to block the arterial circulation at the elbow or hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can then cause a loss of blood flow in the area, leading to many of the symptoms associated with the condition such as coldness and reduced pulse in his arm and hand. There are many things that can be the cause of the clot itself of course, but commonly this is a result of the additional rib, referred to technically as a cervical rib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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