Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Treatment in Fort Myers, Cape Coral & Estero
Shoulder, Arm, or Hand Numbness That Just Won't Go Away? It Might Be Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
And yes, there's a real solution. We find what's compressing the nerves or blood vessels between your neck, collarbone, and shoulder, and help you relieve it with The Gray Method™.
- Discover why your symptoms keep coming back
- Find the root cause of your TOS symptoms
- Get back to work, training, and life
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Signs you may have thoracic outlet syndrome
Check everything that sounds like you.
TOS is often missed or mistaken for a pinched nerve in the neck or carpal tunnel. A thorough evaluation is how you find out.
Find Out What's Causing Yours
Rest and medication calm the symptoms. They don't open up the space.
If you're feeling unexplained tingling, numbness, or heaviness in your arm, hand, or shoulder, especially after sitting, driving, or lifting overhead, you may be dealing with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). It's caused by compression of the nerves or blood vessels between your neck, collarbone, and shoulder, and it's one of several types of pinched nerve we treat. At Back In Motion, we help active adults in Fort Myers and Cape Coral find lasting relief. Common causes we see:
- Forward head and rounded shoulders that narrow the outlet
- Tight neck, chest, or upper back muscles
- Repetitive overhead lifting, sports, or work strain
- Weak shoulder blade stabilizers
- Past injury or anatomy differences (like an extra rib)
Where you are now vs. where you could be
Related nerve & shoulder conditions we treat
TOS symptoms can overlap with other conditions. We help with:
Thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerve or vessel compression near the collarbone.
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- Why pain keeps coming back
- How The Gray Method™ finds the real cause
- Strategies you can start using today
How we get you out of pain, without guessing
It's called The Gray Method™, available at our Fort Myers and other Southwest Florida clinics.
Step 1The Root Cause Assessment
One-on-one, we find why you're in pain, what's driving it, and which movements are helping or hurting. You leave with answers and a clear next step.
Step 2Fix the Cause
Hands-on treatment, movement correction, and strength work aimed at the source, not just the spot that hurts.
Step 3Get Back to Being You
Move without fear, trust your body again, and return to exercise, sport, and daily life, without managing symptoms.
What patients are saying
We've helped thousands of people across Southwest Florida overcome pain and stiffness.
"I had suffered with chronic back pain. It wasn't until I came to BIM Sport & Spine that I can say this is the best I've felt in years."
Carol W."I hurt my back riding my horse. I was in agony and nothing helped. It wasn't until I did the McKenzie method that I was healed!"
Christine K."I've tried other forms of treatments but nothing helped me train harder and injury-free than coming to Back In Motion."
Samuel C.Why people with TOS choose Back In Motion
Learn more about Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance and our story.
We fix the cause
We go beyond the neck to evaluate your posture, upper back mobility, shoulder blade control, and breathing, because that's where the real problem usually hides.
One-on-one, every visit
No techs, no group therapy. Focused, hands-on care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
A plan built for you
Manual therapy, movement correction, and strength work combined to help you heal and stay pain-free longer.
You'll know what to do
You'll learn which positions bring on your symptoms, which ease them, which make it better, and how to avoid future flare-ups.
Trusted by active people
Lifters, overhead athletes, desk workers, and active adults who want relief that lasts.
Support for life
Strength training and fitness under one roof, so you don't just feel better, you stay better.
What you'll get at your first visit
- A one-on-one, full-body evaluation. We check your neck, shoulders, posture, nerve mobility, and the positions that bring on symptoms, to pinpoint what's compressing the outlet.
- Hands-on relief. Proven hands-on techniques to help you start feeling better from your first visit.
- A personalized plan to stay pain-free. A clear plan to relieve the compression, and keep it from coming back.
Common questions about thoracic outlet syndrome
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
It's compression of the nerves or blood vessels in the space between your neck, collarbone, and first rib. It can cause numbness, tingling, weakness, heaviness, or aching in the shoulder, arm, and hand.
Can physical therapy help thoracic outlet syndrome?
Yes. Physical therapy is a common first treatment for nerve-related TOS. Improving posture, shoulder blade control, mobility, and how you breathe and move can open up the space and reduce symptoms.
How is TOS different from carpal tunnel or a pinched nerve in the neck?
They can feel similar. Carpal tunnel affects the wrist, a pinched nerve in the neck starts at the spine, and TOS happens between the neck and shoulder. A thorough evaluation helps tell them apart, and some people have more than one.
When should I see a doctor right away?
See a doctor promptly if your arm becomes swollen, changes color (pale or bluish), feels cold, or if you have sudden severe pain. These can be signs of blood vessel involvement, including a blood clot, and need medical attention.
Where are you located?
We have clinics in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero (Pelican Sound), and at the Verandah. See all our locations, call (239) 788-0838, or inquire online and we'll help you choose the closest one.
Get Back to Life Without Numbness, Pain, or Fear
Don't wait for another flare-up. Let's find it, and fix it, before it gets worse.
