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TOS Symptoms After an Auto Collision

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Thoracic outlet syndrome, or TOS, is a medical term used to describe a group of disorders which frequently occur when the nerves or blood vessels in the space between the collarbone and the first rib, known as the thoracic outlet, become compressed.

Causes and Symptoms of TOS

Thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms can vary according to which structures become compressed. If there is an impingement of the nerves in the thoracic outlet, the signs and symptoms usually include numbness and tingling sensations in the arms, hands, and fingers, pain and soreness in the neck, shoulder, or hands, a weakened grip, and wasting in the fleshy base of the thumb, also known as Gilliatt-Sumner hand. If there is an impingement of the blood vessels in the thoracic outlet syndrome, the signs and symptoms usually include arm pain and swelling, discoloration of the entire hand, a single or multiple fingers, weak or no pulse in the affected arm, cold fingers, hands, or arms, upper extremity fatigue, and numbness or tingling sensations in the fingers.

Most commonly, thoracic outlet syndrome is often diagnosed as a result of an automobile accident. Individuals who are involved in auto collisions experience injuries. Whiplash, defined as a neck injury resulting from an abrupt, back-and-forth jolt of the head, is a common injury resulting from auto accidents. Because whiplash type injuries involve damage or injury to the surrounding muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the neck, the irritation from the trauma to these structures often leads to compression of the nerves and blood vessels around the cervical region of the spine, resulting in thoracic outlet syndrome.

TOS After Auto Injury

If you suffered an auto accident and you’ve been experiencing symptoms of pain and discomfort, make sure to seek immediate medical attention to diagnose any possible complications and begin treatment as soon as possible. A chiropractor can often help determine the cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan to help regain your health.

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Whiplash is a common automobile accident injury, often diagnosed by chiropractors. As a result of the injury, the muscles and other tissues around the neck can become irritated and inflamed, ultimately compressing the nerves and blood vessels in the region. Thoracic outlet syndrome, TOS, is a group of disorders frequently caused when the thoracic outlet constricts the nerves or blood vessels, most commonly developing after an auto collision. For more information, please feel free to ask Dr. Jimenez or contact us at (915) 850-0900.

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