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One of the most popular syndromes taught in massage therapy school is thoracic outlet syndrome. This is a compression syndrome, similar to carpal syndrome syndrome, but involves structures of the neck.

Depending on the individual the brachial plexus, subclavian vein or artery may be compromised leading to a variety of patient presentations.

Luckily surgery and invasive medical procedures are seldom needed to help alleviate symptoms from thoracic outlet syndrome.

Have you suffered with this ? If so, what helped you?

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**Episode Resource**

Olimpio Masocatto, N. et al. (2019). Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: a narrativa review. Rev Col Bras Cir. 46(5):e20192243. DOI 10.1590/0100-6991e-20192243