Breast Cancer Rehab
You have already been through so much. Now, your body needs time and proper healing. Decreased breast and shoulder mobility after mastectomy and/or resultant reconstruction surgery can cause pain and discomfort. Skin thickening after radiation, decreased mobility of scar tissue, abnormal healing, and capsular contractions of implants can all cause shoulder and chest dysfunction. Decreased scapular strength and poor posture can lead to rotator cuff problems including tendonitis and impingement. Wow. That was a lot. First, take it easy, be gentle on yourself, and whenever you are feeling ready, some gentle and deliberate movement in order to increase range of motion, strength, improving posture, and increase neural mobility will increase your quality and speed of recovery.
Some symptoms experience after mastectomy and reconstruction surgery include:
Chest pain/tightness
Breast pain/tightness
Neck pain/stiffness
Decreased shoulder ROM
Upper extremity weakness
Upper extremity numbness/tingling
Low back pain/upper back pain
Abdominal pain due to scarring
Journey through breast cancer recovery.
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Contact me about how physical therapy can help you on your journey to complete recovery.