Your patient complains of numbness in the hand and forearm whenever working for prolonged periods at the computer;the hand also develops a puffy sensation and occasionally turns blue.Adson's maneuver reproduces these symptoms.All of the following should directly help your patient with this problem and will be part of your treatment approach except:
A) Stretch the scalene muscles.
B) Teach posture correction.
C) Teach relaxed diaphragmatic breathing.
D) Apply mechanical traction at 20 lb for 20 minutes.

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Applying mechanical traction with 20 lb weight for 20 minutes may exacerbate the symptoms by compressing the brachial plexus further, making it an unsuitable treatment option for the patient. The other options, including stretching the scalene muscles, correcting posture, and teaching relaxed diaphragmatic breathing, can help alleviate the symptoms and should be included in the treatment plan.

Your Patient Complains of Numbness in the Hand and Forearm