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Self message for lymphedema

flagmama
flagmama Member Posts: 7
edited August 2022 in Lymphedema

Hello Precious People!

I wanted to share a link to a site that describes self message to help treat and prevent lymphedema. It has similar moves that my Lymphedema OT showed me plus many more. I haven't had it bad, but I do get sore every now and then and this message helps. My neighbor was having more pain and it also helped her.

I hope this helps someone! May God grant peace and healing!

https://www.uhn.ca/PatientsFamilies/Health_Information/Health_Topics/Documents/How_to_Do_Self_Lymphatic_Massage_Upper_Body_One_Side.pdf


Comments

  • happyhiker1
    happyhiker1 Member Posts: 26
    edited August 2022

    Many thanks for this! I will try these exercises, still very sore after axillary dissection 11 days ago!

  • flagmama
    flagmama Member Posts: 7
    edited August 2022

    Hi happy hiker!

    You are welcome! Since you so recently had your surgery, I would get an ok from your surgeon before doing the message. I didn't start them until about four months

    following lumpectomy.

    Hope your tenderness is gone soon!

    Laura

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