The Ideal Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery
Gentle Exercises to Increase Your Freedom of Movement, Blood Circulation and Lymphatic Flow
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The post-surgery video you’ve been looking for
If you’ve been reading lumpectomy recovery tips or wondering what is the best way to exercise after breast surgery in order to overcome common issues, Alicethenics is for you. Designed by 20-year breast cancer survivor Alice Saland, Alicethenics takes you through a series of medically-approved, easy-to-do exercises that will increase your flexibility, get your blood circulating and improve your lymphatic flow.
Alicethenics is 30 minutes of feel-good movement that starts with a warm-up and ends with a brief and relaxing guided meditation.
Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
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Take Steps to Avoid Complications Related to Your Lymph Nodes
If your cancer treatment included invasions to your lymph nodes (such as an axillary lymph node dissection or a sentinel lymph node biopsy), you need to be aware of the possible long-term effects of lymph node surgery. These include:
Lymphedema – A potentially painful swelling in the arm or chest that happens when the removal of lymph nodes blocks the normal drainage of excess fluid in the arms.
Limited arm and shoulder movement – Luckily, the right exercise after breast cancer surgery can help prevent permanent movement problems, such as a “frozen shoulder.” Even if your lymph nodes were cut but not removed, this cutting can still leave you with scar tissue that limits your range of motion.
Compromised immune system – If lymph nodes were removed, you can be left with a compromised lymphatic system, which in turn can compromise your immune system.
Alicethenics was designed to help address all of these issues, by increasing the upper and lower lymphatic flow and improving flexibility, range of motion and overall blood circulation.
After four weeks, I have so much more mobility than I expected, due in large part
to your exercise program.
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MARY ANNE
Breast Cancer Survivor
