EXERCISE IS GOOD – EVEN AFTER BREAST SURGERY Many women complain of pain in the shoulder and neck area after surgery. A small breast form can have a big effect here – especially in combination with targeted training.
Post-operative posture is often incorrect. Many women tend to hunch, either a little or a lot, with their shoulders pulled forward and arms held close to their body. This is probably an attempt to protect themselves from wound or muscle pain, and perhaps sometimes from the dreaded looks of others. As understandable as this behaviour is, it can lead to further complications. Bad posture can affect the
sensations. Movements become more relaxed and unobtrusive and at the same time your trust in your own body is restored. The goal is an upright posture. Your gaze is straight ahead, your chin slightly retracted. Your neck is stretched upwards, your shoulders are pulled backwards and downwards. Your chest is raised – which emphasises the asymmetry of the breasts. There are high-quality and individually adapted breast forms for precisely this situation – both in terms of shape and size as well as with regard to the respective use, for example, when swimming or under a tight dress at the opera. One of the most innovative solutions is the Amoena Adapt Air. “With its air chambers, it adapts harmoniously to the chest wall. Its integrated air chamber technology makes it possible to adapt the shape of the breast to individual
mobility and flexibility of the arms and shoulders. This leads to pain that can make everyday things such as combing your hair, showering or putting on a sweater absolute torture. Irrespective of the type of breast surgery, it is important to get moving again as soon as possible, but consciously and gently. Do something good for yourself. Long walks, slow swimming or even dancing can help your muscles and create new body
Pain in the shoulder, neck and back is not uncommon after such an intervention. Many women report tension and are sensitive to both touching and moving. This can happen in the case of a mastectomy, the complete removal of the breast tissue, as well as during a lumpectomy, a breastconserving tumour surgery.
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