Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery (Step 1) Easy Rehab Movements to Get back to Exercise

Exercise after cancer treatment or exercise after breast cancer surgery (such as mastectomy recovery) can cause fear and uncertainty. So many ask me when to exercise after surgery or what to start with to avoid hurting anything. In this video, I share the first breast cancer exercises after surgery that help women ease back into doing what they love. So whether you love yoga, or cycling, or weight lifting, you still need to start somewhere light. This is Step 1, of a 2-part series, that goes through how to do just that.
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[@CancerRehabPT]

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[@kalpanashah746]

Yes I have cancer n I fell heavy Ness in hand

[@J_PIK]

I’m a 39 yo man and I had a total mastectomy (both breasts removed) and 17 auxiliary lymph nodes removed in my left armpit. I had my surgery on April 22nd, 2022. It’s now May 9th. I finally had all my staples and tubes removed. So now it’s time to get my arms moving again. I have to get them ready in time for my May 20th radiology appointment, where they want me to be able to raise my arms above my head while laying down. Right now it seems impossible. It hurts so much to raise my elbows above my shoulder level. But I got approval to do exercises by my surgeon so here I am. Respect to everyone who has more movement than I do at this point!

[@olevratreadway505]

Praying for you 🙇🏽‍♀️💪

[@isabel95]

13 days post single mastectomy and these exercises are just right for the amount of discomfort I am in. Just wish you had spaced each exercise out a bit so the required number of repetitions could be fit in between each exercise. Thank you for posting these.

[@TheMysstree]

Thanks this was a life saver. My chest felt so tight till I did these for a few days.

[@lienluu8967]

Thanks your up load video.

[@indradass7220]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@kimberly-abriefongrief7777]

That was great, thank you!

[@kanchanamohanachandran8507]

Thank you!

[@olevratreadway505]

Thank you 🙏

[@rudiratlos8762]

Hey Kelly, thank you so much for these videos, I find them really helpful!! I'm just wondering if you would recommend skipping any of the stretches / exercises in your videos for patients recovering from mastectomy with immediate reconstruction? Thanks so much & kind regards from Germany!

[@izahlavana]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@clarissllena1501]

Thank maam nice exercises video help me a lots. Godbless

[@chloeoki7151]

I just had double mastectomy. Although the Physio therapist did taught a few similar exercises prior discharged from hospital , this video provide good recap and ensure the correct postures .

[@rizallamorin237]

Thanks

[@shilpisinha7334]

Thank you ma'am

[@jcolleenb]

Thank you SO much, Kelly!

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome! 😊

[@mobece]

Thank you for this clear and helpful video. I had DMX in April and just did swap to implants august 15. I have a lot of tightness in one side so I’m looking for exercises. What do you recommend regarding the core during bent-over rows?

[@lynnkoenig2489]

Hi Kelly. A video on cupping the scared area after a mastectomy would be amazing.

[@kalpanashah746]

Nice 👍

[@anjuchouhan]

Thanks a lot

[@CancerRehabPT]

You’re so welcome!

[@malarajaram2884]

How long after a lumpectomy can you start these exercises?

[@amywebster5590]

I am one week post op. My Dr said stick to walking for now. How long it will take for me to do regular exercise

[@janb.9046]

I had removal and reconstruction from belly tissue last Fri. It is so hard to stand up straight as the belly is pulling. Do u have exercises for the back that helps the belly loosen? Thank you so much!

[@braziljennifer]

Would these be good for someone with a breast reduction?

[@m.elbanna8658]

Hi. Can you help patients one on one online .?

[@olgacolon7548]

I had a breast surgery. A month ago. Papilloma I still have pain handing my and breast do you think I should take physical therapy.

[@mythaichannel9082]

When can you do wall walk exercise? The day after the surgery or as long as the drainage be removed? I am having double mastectomy and reconstruction next Tuesday. Thanks for your video

[@westchristina38]

Just had my double mastectomy on Monday. I think those are for after drains removed and scars are healed so you don’t pull on incisions

[@sabcor]

Thank you so much Kelly! With your help I’m regaining strength and confidence for recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@anapd7705]

Hey Kellycan you answer me something? I would really appreciate if you could help?Wwhat about natural pain killer for lymphoedema? What can I take besides OTC meds? I tried Ibuprofen and swelling got worse, but pain was relieved.

[@jamiemarten2928]

Try a tumeric and piperine complex

[@rakshatiwari7758]

Mam mere mammy ka aaj operation h sb theek to hoga koi tantion ki bat to ni h

[@sheralentv]

Just no I got mastectomy my breast surgery 😢I'm trying to do exercise but I'm feel too painful

[@LB-sw2km]

When can we lay on our side ? I need sleep

[@amandarileypsychotherapy]

Yes! I cannot take the pregnancy pillow anymore.