Ladies, after undergoing breast cancer surgery, you are advised to move your arm a lot. Typically, there will be swelling in the armpit and arm. Here is a tips for exercise that you can try 3 to 7 days after your surgery, reported by cancer.org.
Arm and Shoulder Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery
This exercise is called Wand Exercise. This exercise is useful to restore your ability to move your shoulders forward and backward. For this exercise you need a stick, or broom if forced.
First, hold the level with both hands, and place it hovering over your stomach. Hold the stick with the palm facing up.
Then, lift the rod to be on top of your head. Keep your hands straight up in this position. Hold up to 5 seconds.
After that, slowly lower your arms. Then, do this exercise for 5 to 7 times a day.
You need to consider in this exercise is to move your hand up and down slowly. Because your scars medical treatment is still relatively new, then you are advised to practice slowly.
Additionally, Ladies, you can also train your arm to prevent swelling. This exercise is useful for pumping the production of lymph nodes located in the armpit.
Stand with strapping. Then, lift your arms up to shoulder height. Perform opening and closing movements for 5 times. Perform 5 reps of the movement up to 7 times a day.
First, hold the level with both hands, and place it hovering over your stomach. Hold the stick with the palm facing up.
Then, lift the rod to be on top of your head. Keep your hands straight up in this position. Hold up to 5 seconds.
After that, slowly lower your arms. Then, do this exercise for 5 to 7 times a day.
You need to consider in this exercise is to move your hand up and down slowly. Because your scars medical treatment is still relatively new, then you are advised to practice slowly.
Additionally, Ladies, you can also train your arm to prevent swelling. This exercise is useful for pumping the production of lymph nodes located in the armpit.
Stand with strapping. Then, lift your arms up to shoulder height. Perform opening and closing movements for 5 times. Perform 5 reps of the movement up to 7 times a day.
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