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Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment: Causes and Diagnosis
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Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment: Causes and Diagnosis

Neck, Nerves

Dorsal Scapular Nerve Entrapment: Causes and Diagnosis

By Lorenzo Masci|2024-05-18T19:53:37+00:00October 9th, 2023|Neck, Nerves|

Upper to mid-back or shoulder blade pain is a common presentation to sports doctors or physiotherapists. Common causes include dorsal muscle strain, rib pain and cervical or thoracic spine disc degeneration. A less common but frequently missed cause is dorsal scapular nerve entrapment. How do we diagnose dorsal scapular nerve entrapment, and what can [...]

Understanding Cervical Rib and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Understanding Cervical Rib and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Neck, Pain, Treatments

Understanding Cervical Rib and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

By Lorenzo Masci|2024-05-20T21:49:07+00:00February 13th, 2022|Neck, Pain, Treatments|

Thoracic outlet syndrome, also known as TOS, is a condition that causes symptoms in the arm secondary to pressure on structures running between the collarbone and the first rib (thoracic outlet). Generally, it is confused with other conditions causing pressure on nerves and blood vessels in the neck and arm. One cause of TOS [...]