Feldenkrais and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

The website design is not particularly impressive, but Dr. Richard Sanders is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Thoracic Outlet Syndrom (TOC) and he recommends the Feldenkrais Method as a treatment for the disorder.

Here’s a brief quote:

Abdominal breathing, posture correction, and nerve glides, carried out on a daily basis, are a part of the therapy program. Gentle, slow movements and exercises are stressed. Methods like Feldenkrais have helped many people with TOS. Modalities to avoid are those that emphasize strengthening exercises, heavy weights, and painful stretching.

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Working directly with TOS sufferers I have had great success in helping them to reduce their symptoms. Several Feldenkrais, Awareness Through Movement® lessons related to breathing have seemed particularly useful. I have a freely available breathing lesson on my website in mp3 format if you are interested. The only thing I ask, if that if you find it useful give the lesson or link to my website to someone elso who might find it useful.

The mp3 is about a year old. I do have some newer, higher quality recordings, but will not have a chance to put them up for several weeks.

cheers! – Ryan