Kelly Sturm, Author at Cancer Rehab PT

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Author: Kelly Sturm

Cording Exercises Breast Cancer

Try these gentle cording exercises for after breast cancer surgery to help get rid of cording and improve mobility.

Try these gentle cording exercises for after breast cancer surgery to help get rid of cording and improve mobility.

Lymphedema treatment includes compression therapy, manual lymph drainage, exercise, and skin care to reduce swelling and manage symptoms.

Learn more about the side effects of radiation for breast cancer and how to improve them from a board-certified oncology clinical specialist.

Lymphatic drainage massage for lymphedema reduces swelling, improves lymph flow, and makes you feel more comfortable.

If you’re experiencing scar tissue pain years after mastectomy, there are still things you can do to soften the scar tissue and alleviate discomfort.

Axillary Web Syndrome, or cording, is a tight, rope-like band that forms under your arm, often after breast cancer surgery.

Complete Decongestive Therapy is the most effective treatment for lymphedema with compression therapy, manual lymph drainage, and more.

The best ways to treat leg lymphedema include compression, lymphatic drainage massage, exercise, skin care, elevation, and more.

Lymphatic drainage massage after c-section reduces swelling, speeds recovery, and eases discomfort. Learn when to start and how to do it.

What does lymphedema pain feel like? Expect heaviness, tightness, and aching in affected limbs, but treatment reduces these symptoms.

Here’s a lymphatic system diagram that breaks down how your body’s drainage network removes waste, fights infection, and keeps you healthy.

Lymphedema in men after breast cancer treatment is rare but manageable. Learn about the symptoms and treatment options to reduce swelling.