Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment in Burwood East
Pain, tingling, or weakness running from your neck into the shoulder, arm, or hand? Thoracic outlet syndrome is usually driven by posture and muscle imbalance we treat the cause, not just the symptom.
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) occurs when nerves and in some cases blood vessels become compressed as they pass through the space between the collarbone and first rib. It’s commonly linked to forward head posture, internally rotated shoulders, and weak or tight neck and chest muscles, and can refer pain down through the shoulder into the forearm and wrist.
Symptoms
- Pain, tingling, or numbness in the neck, shoulder, arm, or hand
- Weakness or fatigue in the arm with overhead or repetitive activity
- Symptoms that worsen with prolonged poor posture (e.g. desk work, phone use)
- A pulling or pinching sensation at the base of the neck
How We Treat It at MyoActive
- Assess — A thorough subjective and objective assessment, including posture, movement, strength and special tests, to confirm what’s compressing the nerve and why.
- Treat — Hands-on therapy to release the tight muscles contributing to compression — commonly the anterior neck flexors and chest easing symptoms early.
- Rebuild — An upper body strengthening program targeting the muscle imbalances behind TOS, with changes to movement patterns so symptoms don’t return once treated.
From Physiotherapy, Myotherapy and Remedial Massage to Pilates and a premium gym experience, everything you need for your TOS pain is under one roof.
Care led by an experienced nerve focused physiotherapist team.
- Over a decade of experience delivering personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation and performance programs.
- Highly dual qualified physiotherapists and personal trainers.
- Extensive experience working with clients recovering from injuries, post-surgery and people just wanting to become fit and healthy.
- Specialised knowledge in tailoring training programs to improve strength, flexibility, posture, and core stability.
- Proven track record in supporting athletes, workers, and the general community to getting results in the gym.
- Integration of hands-on treatment, gym-based strength work and exercise therapy for holistic, long-term results.
- Recognised nationally with industry awards and trusted by over 6,500+ clients.
When to See Someone?
Most TOS responds well to the right hands-on treatment and a structured strengthening program. In rare cases, TOS can also involve compression of blood vessels rather than just nerves if you notice swelling, colour change, or coldness in the arm or hand, seek prompt medical attention, as this needs a different kind of assessment.
Melbourne’s Most Trusted Nerve Pain Clinic for TOS.
MyoActive Sports Medicine, is the best reviewed and priced Nerve Pain Clinic in the south east suburbs for, myotherapy, remedial massage, osteopathy, physiotherapy and personal training in Melbourne which provides TMJ services from accredited physiotherapists to clients in Burwood, Burwood East, Vermont, Vermont South, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Forest Hill, Wheelers Hill, Nunawading, Heathmont, Blackburn, Oakleigh, Mitcham, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, Scoresby, Springvale, Camberwell, Box Hill, Ringwood, Knox, Rowville, Croydon, Croydon south and Boronia.