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How to describe pain after surgery

If you've been trying to describe what pain feels like after breast surgery to your medical professional, and been stumped with what wording to use, this blog post will help you.

As a massage therapist, we learn a lot of words about pain along the way, as it is our job to help lessen it. ...

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Evidence-based study shows massage therapy reduces post-mastectomy pain

Effects of Massage Therapy for Post-Surgical Mastectomy Recovery

 
This evidence-based abstract from the Clinical Journal of Oncological Nursing sites how massage therapy is a viable non-pharmalogical method for pain control after mastectomy surgery.
 
"This quality improvement pilot...
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What do you need at home after a mastectomy? 8 things that will help your home be a healing sanctuary

When you first come home from hospital, you may feel like your arms are pinned down to your sides. One of my patients said she felt like her arms were in a straight jacket.

Imagine what you can do if this is what you're faced with? 

Setting up your home before your go in to surgery, so it's...

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When Resilience Seems Far Away, and Getting Through is What You've Got - Healing My Sisters 4th Annual Summit

Learn how to overcome trauma by honouring where you are at, which can help you move through really tough times towards healing on the other side

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WSA-TV Interview - Optimizing Your Physical and Business Health

Learn 2 simple self-care tools you can do anywhere to help reduce stress and mental fog, plus the importance of connecting with your tribe

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How long does it take a mastectomy incision to heal?

Bearing in mind that people heal at different rates, and overall states of health (aside from the cancer part, of course!) prior to your cancer diagnosis can influence how fast your body heals.

Of course, there are some general guidelines that are quite consistent, and that is what we will focus...

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