Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome is one of those conditions that's hard to explain to people who don't have it. The pain, tingling, heaviness, and burning that travel from your neck down into your arm and hand can flare without warning, shift in intensity, and make even ordinary tasks feel like a challenge. What many TOS sufferers also notice is that heat makes everything worse. When your body temperature climbs, be it from exertion, warm weather, or just a long day on your feet, those symptoms have a way of intensifying.

TOS already disrupts normal circulation and nerve function. When your body temperature rises, those systems are under even more strain. Heat causes blood vessels to dilate, which can increase pressure in already-compressed spaces and amplify the burning, throbbing, and swelling that TOS is known for. For many people with TOS, a warm afternoon, a stressful workday, or physical exertion can be enough to push manageable symptoms into a full flare.

Cooling the body doesn't fix the underlying compression, but it does give your system a fighting chance. By helping you maintain a stable, comfortable core temperature, our cooling products can take the edge off heat-triggered flares and help you stay more active and comfortable throughout the day.

The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before using any hot/cold therapy or body cooling product for a medical condition.