what is breast surgery rehabilitation?
breast surgery, particularly when it involves the lymph nodes under the arm, can leave the shoulder stiff and painful, the chest wall tight, and the arm prone to swelling.
rehabilitation helps you regain movement and strength, and manage cording, swelling and lymphoedema, at a pace that suits your recovery.
what it feels like.
symptoms we treat
- pain and reduced movement at the shoulder girdle
- axillary web syndrome (cording)
- breast and chest wall tightness
- swelling in the hand, arm, chest wall or breast
- lymphoedema
how we treat it.
we start every journey with a thorough assessment, the right diagnosis is the foundation of successful treatment. depending on what we find, we typically combine several of the following:
- advice and education
- specific soft tissue massage and joint mobilisation
- a progressive active exercise and stretching programme
- postural and ergonomic advice
- functional fascial taping
- acupuncture and dry needling, where appropriate
- skin care advice
- lymphatic massage
- compression hosiery prescription
faqs.
do i need a gp referral?
no, you can book directly with us. if you’re using private medical insurance (aviva, vitality, wpa, axa and others) your insurer may require a referral; check your policy before booking.
how many sessions will i need?
most patients resolve acute issues in three to six sessions. chronic or complex cases can take longer. we’ll give you an honest timeline at your first assessment.
what should i bring?
something you can move in, shorts and a t-shirt for lower-limb work, a vest for shoulders. we have changing rooms if you’re coming straight from work.
how soon can i be seen?
we always strive to have same-day availability, and evening and saturday morning slots are available.
