It still surprises me how long the side effects/after effects of surgery and treatment last. Keep at it with consistent rehab and you’ll continue to see results…likely not as fast as you’d like though.
In my recovery, I quickly realized that stretching the chest muscles was an everyday requirement! Even five minutes was better than nothing. Additionally, I use resistance bands, especially, before I play tennis, golf, run, and do weight training, which all help to keep the chest muscles stretched. In other words-I try to have some fun since I have to do some type of stretching every day!
You might not know this. But after 7 weeks from my last surgery, I cannot raise my arm more than a hand over my head. I do, do daily stretching. Also When does the numbness leave your arm. There is an area under my arm pit that drives me nuts sometimes. Sometimes I think it even gets more numb if I don’t move much in a day. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Given how stubborn it sounds, you’ll need to do more than stretching. You can try some of these rehab exercises from this playlist of videos on the channel - ruclips.net/p/PLALVgJH_QhhhxC3pzZ3JgkhpJhh_g6FCW&si=pj4T2bnhr3I3f1eN. If you have the resources getting some treatment will significantly help.
I still have some areas of numbness 3+ years after my double mastectomy. My sensation has improved overall since surgery but I’m assuming I’ll have some level of numbness that remains indefinitely.
Thanks for this. I have tightening in the chest. Also, I still do not have full range of motion in my right shoulder, and it tightens up on me. 😢
It still surprises me how long the side effects/after effects of surgery and treatment last. Keep at it with consistent rehab and you’ll continue to see results…likely not as fast as you’d like though.
@@breast-cancer-rehab Thanks! I had no idea about the recovery and/or lasting effects. I am 6 weeks out from reconstruction.
I'm 5 weeks post implants and I feel so tight❤
6months post surgery and just finished 5m if chemo and still don't have full arm motion. Chest still tight but getting there slowly
@@egjones Exercise and physical therapy help me greatly. I also use gentle massage.
In my recovery, I quickly realized that stretching the chest muscles was an everyday requirement! Even five minutes was better than nothing.
Additionally, I use resistance bands, especially, before I play tennis, golf, run, and do weight training, which all help to keep the chest muscles stretched. In other words-I try to have some fun since I have to do some type of stretching every day!
Love this! I try to change up my rehab routine too. Bodies require maintenance and even more so after breast cancer surgery/treatment.
Thank you Doc. 🙏 for sharing. am currently recovering.
You are very welcome!
You might not know this. But after 7 weeks from my last surgery, I cannot raise my arm more than a hand over my head. I do, do daily stretching. Also When does the numbness leave your arm. There is an area under my arm pit that drives me nuts sometimes. Sometimes I think it even gets more numb if I don’t move much in a day. Thank you. 🙏🏻
Given how stubborn it sounds, you’ll need to do more than stretching. You can try some of these rehab exercises from this playlist of videos on the channel - ruclips.net/p/PLALVgJH_QhhhxC3pzZ3JgkhpJhh_g6FCW&si=pj4T2bnhr3I3f1eN. If you have the resources getting some treatment will significantly help.
@@breast-cancer-rehab thank you 🙏🏻 for your kind help.
@@breast-cancer-rehab ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏻♥️
I will keep at it. 🥺
I still have some areas of numbness 3+ years after my double mastectomy. My sensation has improved overall since surgery but I’m assuming I’ll have some level of numbness that remains indefinitely.