• Cuthbert S

• Chiropractic
• Kinesiology, Applied
• Open Access Document
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Narrative: The scalenus anticus syndrome is a neurovascular compression at the root of the human neck and torso, the interscalene triangle, and is made up of the scalenus anticus and medius muscles and the 1st rib. The condition is very often associated with hyperextension–hyeprflexion cervical strain–sprain, as in auto accidents, sometimes with occupations and activities that use the arms in a repetitive manner, such as supermarket cash register operators. It is a very common muscle and joint problem that is pervasive in the Chiropractic patient population. Differential diagnosis of this important problem is necessary, because it is sometimes associated with a cervical rib, which may be a complicating congenital anomaly. Occasionally the scalenus anticus syndrome may be caused by the anomalous course of the subclavian artery through the scalenus anticus muscle. 

Indexing Terms: Chiropractic - AK - Applied kinesiology - Scalenus Anticus Syndrome - Scalenes - MMT

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