2. Numbness in the fingers is another major symptom of thoracic outlet syndrome to watch out for.
When there is numbness in the fingers, there may be some coldness as well. Heat therapy may be a solution for numbness in the fingers. Wearing heavy gloves can help also. Numbness in the fingers can occur with repetitive movements, such as typing. Pain will occur and may run all the way up to the arm and shoulders if it’s severe. It’s a good idea to take breaks in between typing and stretch the fingers and arms.
In physical therapy, the therapist may massage the fingers to get out any tightness. Depending on the type of treatment recommended by the physical therapist, the therapist may use electrical therapy on the arms, shoulders, and fingers. The more times this is done, the better the person can manage his or her pain with thoracic outlet syndrome.