Postural adaptations from breast surgery can go on for years
Anytime you feel you need a boost, watch this video to find out how you can help yourself stand upright and balanced again
Research shows that exercise after breast cancer surgery can improve shoulder range of motion and decrease chest tightness and pain
This 2017 study by M. Wilson goes on to say It's important to exercise mindfully and pair each exercise with the breath, which is why we made this the last of our 4-part series, so you're body has had some time to heal after surgery and you've gotten well connected with movement and breath from Parts 2 & 3.
What happens if you don't stretch and strengthen?
There are many fallouts to not being active after breast cancer surgery, some of which include higher risk of lymphedema, Frozen Shoulder, chronic weakness, tightness, low mood and poor body image.
Exercise is one of the elixirs of life, but because of your breast surgery and possible lymph node removal, you need strategic exercises that will not aggravate your body, lymphatic system or compromised musculature (if you've had muscles taken or significantly altered as a part of your surgery).
Our program will help you restore your upright posture with easy movements anyone can learn from home.
What people are saying
"Easy to follow"
"I had my doubts I could learn from a video, I'm a bit old-fashioned that way, but actually it was easy to follow and made me feel great" - S.T.B.
"Great value"
"I love that I get lifetime access to this program, as I can refer back to it as many times as I need. It's packed full of information so I'm glad I can go back to it as many times as I need" - H.L.
"Improved posture"
"I feel more upright and like it's easier to keep my shoulders and back in a better position." - H.S.
What are you going to learn in Part 4: Stretch and Strengthen for Excellent Posture?
You will learn 6 simple video lessons that will show you how to overcome the urge to roll inwards, instead opening across the chest and bringing your shoulders down and back.
If you've been doing the previous portions of our home-care support program, it is recommended you can start Part 4 after 10-12 weeks+ post-op.
If you are coming to this material fresh and haven't done any of our previous programs, it is recommended you are at least 4 months past your surgery and have clearance from your doctor to be doing these types of exercises.
Here's what you are going to learn:
Lesson 1: Neck
- We are starting here as an easy way into your body, and to help your neck be strong and mobile, rather than stiff and restricted.
Lesson 2: Back
- Easy exercises with light weights and bands to strengthen your back so it's easier to be upright, plus stretches that are safe even if you've had abdominal surgery.
Lesson 3: Chest
- Chest is critical to exercise mindfully as it has been significantly altered through your surgeries. You may have muscles and/or ribs removed, sensation and motor control impaired, so mindful exercises to stretch and strengthen is really important.
Lesson 4: Shoulders
- Compromised shoulder mobility is one of the most common effects after breast surgery, so restoring movement and strength will help you not only hold them in a more balance position but also help you manoeuvre daily life more effectively.
Lesson 5: Core
- Core strength helps hold your trunk upright and can be challenging to restore after the abdominal versions of breast cancer surgeries, so focusing exercises on activating surrounding core muscles can help overcome any muscle anomalies you may now have. Even if you still have all your abdominal muscles, core strength not only helps your posture but it creates psychological strength as well.
Lesson 6: 30 mins stretch/strengthen routine
- We finish the program off with a routine that takes you through warm up, strengthening and stretching for all 5 parts of your body we worked on in Lessons 1-5, so you can keep your routine going long into the future.
Please note: Must be at least 8 weeks post-op, but preferably 12 weeks+ to start this program
We are here to support you!
Program Sample
Lesson 1: Neck & back
You don't have to do this alone
Going through a breast cancer diagnosis can be very isolating and terrifying. It can make you feel like you're out of step with the rest of the world. You can have the experience of having other people in your corner though, who understand what you're going through, and that you're not alone in this. Help is here, take advantage of that.
Step-by-step process
At a time when you are learning about a whole new world, feeling under extreme mental and physical duress, having to make huge decisions with very little information, why not make it as easy as possible on yourself and follow a step-by-step method of breast surgery preparation that's been proven to help get you ready?
Approved by surgeons
This video program has been reviewed by surgeons and given their stamp of approval. They say it is full of useful information that is providing hope and direction but that they don't have time to give you themselves. So it's information you can trust, and works in harmony with what your surgeons are wanting you to do.
What people are saying
"Simple yet effective"
"I think anyone could learn these movements, and I can see how putting them all together like this can produce a positive effect" - G.H.
"Empowering exercises"
"Doing these exercises regularly has helped my mental health, as well as feeling physically stronger and more flexible." - S.R.
"Working wonders"
"I'm so glad I found you! You've been such a great help over this tough time. My husband likes to join me sometimes as I do the exercises because he says he needs to get fit too!" - R.K.
Human-centric care backed by science
Our "MG Approach" to breast care stands firm in balancing the "art & science" of massage therapy and yoga
