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I am recovering from breast surgery and I am prone to lymphedema. Are there any exercises I should stay away from?

April 26, 2017away breast exercises lymphedema prone recovering stay surgery

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I am recovering from breast surgery and I am prone to lymphedema. Are there any exercises I should stay away from?

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Some exercise is good for your arm that can be affected by lymphedema (swelling of the arm because of lymph node removal), it can facilitate in lymphatic drainage and keeping your arm stronger while maintaining range of motion, which can become limiting. Pumping your hands or lifting your arm whenever possible can also facilitate drainage.