Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Car Crashes

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome is a common symptom after a car accident, and it's something that Dr. Michael McClure sees often in our Land O' Lakes, FL office. Chiropractic care can be very helpful for thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms after a crash. Let's see what causes thoracic outlet syndrome and why chiropractic works.

The thoracic outlet is a bundle of blood vessels and nerves that pass through your neck and shoulder to your arm. These vessels don't have a lot of space, so they pass underneath and between the strong bands of muscles that support your head.

In a collision, these muscles can be stretched and strained. If damaged, the muscles become inflamed and tender, and they can develop scar tissue which limits movement and puts pressure on the tissues of the thoracic outlet. Pressure on the nerves can cause tingling or pins and needles in the shoulder, elbow and even the wrist. Pressure on the blood vessels can also cause problems in the arm.

Land O' Lakes, FL Thoracic Outlet Treatment

Chiropractic adjustments can be an effective way to treat thoracic outlet syndrome, as Dr. Michael McClure will help improve mobility in your spine and restore normal nerve function in your neck and shoulder.

Dr. Michael McClure is here in Land O' Lakes, FL to help you recover from thoracic outlet syndrome. We've been helping patients since 1983 and we can probably help you, too. The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis to determine what's causing your symptoms and then we will determine an appropriate treatment plan of action. Give our office a call today at (813) 996-9800 to make an appointment.