What if there is pain during exercise?
Exercises may be uncomfortable to do initially after the operation but they should not cause undue pain. Sometimes, it is easier to do exercises after a warm shower or scar massage when the tissues are a little softer than normal. Do not continue the exercise if it is painful. If in doubt, consult a physiotherapist. Patients with an expander in place following a mastectomy may feel it move slightly during exercise. This is normal. The expander will not move out of place as it is held tightly by soft tissue.
