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Exercises to ease the pain after mastectomy

I'm scheduled for a prophylactic mastectomy wit immediate reconstruction and I have two dates to pick, either January 17 or February 26. I was not diagnosed with breast cancer but I got a a BIRADS 3 last time I had a mammogram (4 months ago). If, hypothetically, there is a small tumor would it make a substantial difference in having a mastectomy in

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Hi. I just want to ask about someting. I had my mastectomy last June 2016 in my right breast. The stitches are healed already but I still experience some pain in the operated part from time to time. I just want to know if I could have intensive workout which include planking/lifting at this point(after 1yr and 7months surgery)? Is this possible for

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Please It is common in post mastectomy patients Take Arnica montana 200CH 5 drops in 50 ml water once a day for 15 days Homeopathic medicine Reconsult after 15 days Continue your workout ...  Read More

I had lot of knee pain and after doctor visit doc diagnosed that I was vit d deficient. So I'm advised to take vit d3 supplements. Im taking the supplement. However I wanted to do some strengthening exercises for my knee. I did those exercises and I noticed sharp pain after doing the exercises. Everytime after doing exercises I experience pain arou

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Pain after doing exercises could be due to two reasons one is over doing and other one is improper position or method of doing. Do you have pain on both knees? How long do you have this pain? Which ac ...  Read More

Can you please tell me exercises mentioned in my prescription? I have lower back pain. And for that i visited a doctor but physiotherapist was not available today.

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I can do a video consultation. For you I’m a physiotherapist Contact me if required ...  Read More

I had lot of knee pain and after doctor visit doc diagnosed that I was vit d deficient. So I'm advised to take vit d3 supplements. Im taking the supplement. However I wanted to do some strengthening exercises for my knee. I did those exercises and I noticed sharp pain after doing the exercises. Everytime after doing exercises I experience pain arou

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At this moment, give some rest to ur knees, avoid activities that increase knee pain, take some pain relieving medication, undergo investigation to attain some diagnosis, after that proper treatment p ...  Read More

Due to triceps workout my elbow is paining a lot, i have stopped triceps now and applied ice compressor and also volini and my pain is subsided but it is not completely healed. If i start triceps exercises again it will increase with same intensity. Could you please suggest what should be my course of action to completely heal and start my triceps

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Exercise after 3 week Use elbow support while exercise Start exercise gradually ...  Read More

Hi I am 32 year old female, I have recently started running and I am enjoying it. I usually run 3km everyday and do some exercises too. Since few days I am experiencing some pain in my thigh. I apply local ointment but did not get relived. Kindly suggest some exercises which will help me to relieve the pain.

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Muscle strain because of muscle stiffness u need to keep ice cubes and some warm water alternative so muscle strain is released. ...  Read More

My mother has knee pain doctor said knee bone erosion is started so given some tablets... can it be cured with tablets ??? What kind of exercises recommendable for my mother plz help me

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Today morning while I was doing suryanamaskar, due to my weight, suddenly I got pain in my wrists, left more than right. I am 18 year old male. What are the best exercises that I should do to get relief from the pain of the wrist? Will the pain immediately alleviate?

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Gentle Stretchingof Hand Muscles. Ball exercises. Wrist Exerciser. ...  Read More

My mother has done mastectomy surgery in last week.. I want advise for further treatments if required.. I am attaching the histology and ER PR HER2 report.. Please do the needful

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What are the exercises one should do on daily basis in gym? & what are the exercises he should avoid?

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Hi sir, You can do warm ups, before starting any workouts. Since that will hurt your muscles more & tend to get pain. Do cardiac workouts Atleast for 10-20mins, then you can start the regular routin ...  Read More

Hi! Doctors. I want to ask you that what kind of exercises I should do in gym & what kind of exercises I should avoid?

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Core body strengthening exercises you can do ...  Read More

I had knee pain ,back pain since 2y, recently consulted ortho and physio both told to do strengthening exercises mri says minimal effusion in the suprapatellar recess of the joint but doctor said no effusion in knee so do minimal knee strengthening exercises but nothing worked so can I do core legs exercise?

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Hi. You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Recently my sister was diagnosed with angiosarcoma in her right breast. Doctors after careful scanning of her entire body recommended Mastectomy is the best option, now her entire right breast has been removed completely. Doctors suggested Radiotherapy before they start the breast reconstruction process. Is it necessary to undergo Radiotherapy even

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Post operative radio therapy indication for sarcomas depends on many factors like , margin status , closest margin , grade of tumor , and potential for a surgical treatment of recurrence occur etc. In ...  Read More

Where to get the proper guidance with method and postures of exercise for back and neck pain. Also if possible video

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Best to visit a senior sports physiotherapist near by .... ...  Read More

I had a L2 burst fracture on 2018 due to fall from height. L2 laminectomy with pedicular screw fixation has been done. Please suggest me safe exercises for my back strength and pain management.

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Proper assessment is necessary to prescribe effective treatment ...  Read More

I've been having low back pain. It isn't severe. But, there is a slight irritation down till my right thigh. Please suggest some exercises.

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At your age, improper posture and prolonged sitting can cause low backache. If you are not careful, you may land up with slipped disc! Try the following: *Apply hot water bag (10 minutes twice a day) ...  Read More

I work for long hours on computer, and have developed back pain(lower back). Recently I visited a physiotherapist, who suggested few stretching exercise. I am now doing it regularly. My query is related to these stretching exercise and few other. I start with stretching exercise while lying down, then sitting and then standing. After this I do sit-

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120 Step by step exercises based on my protocol for Back conditions, along with Do's and Don'ts, ergonomics and risk factors are mentioned in my book. "Back Pain, How To Get Rid Of It Permanently" Th ...  Read More

I want to how to do following exercise 1.breathing exercises 2.stretching exercises 3.kegal exercises 4.mindfulness

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My mother had went through mastectomy. Doctor suggested hormone therapy tamodex 20 for further treatment.which type of tests required for follow up testing.i have attached her biopsy report

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Your patient was operated in October. Did you not take any further treatment till now? Have you undergone any molecular testing like Oncotype DX or Endopredict? Please share reports if you have. ...  Read More

My mother has gone through mastectomy I attached her biopsy report.right now hormone therapy is going on.after three month what kind of tests required in follow up

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It's an early stage cancer. She will require every 3 monthly examination by the Oncologist team. She will require serum alkaline phosphate test. It depends on what hormonal tablet prescribed. Yearly o ...  Read More

My mother has gone through mastectomy three month back.Her biopsy report was her2 negative Pr positive Er positive Her oncologist suggest hormone therapy.and test after three months. What kind of tests required in follow up. Please help

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Kindly suggest me few exercises for my early recovery and pain relieving.Also can I do dips as an exercise??

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Thanks for questioning !! You can do cycling,treadmill, cardio, knee strengthens exercise. For further queries Mr sunny chopra ...  Read More

Yesterday I started leg raises, planks and pelvic thrusts. I did plank for 3 sets and leg raises 2 or 3 times n 1minutes hold... Same pelvic thrusts.. Now I am getting pain in abdomen when I abdomen when I get up or try to do those exercise. Should I take rest today? I do breathing exercise too kapalbhati and anulom vilom n savasana between and aft

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You should always start with static exercises & then keep on adding strenuous or vigorous one.. Have a rest & start frim fresh.. Till then you can continue with your breathing exercises or pra ...  Read More

I feel pain in my knee while doing rehab exercises. I had ACL Ganglion Cyst anthroscopy removal about 5 months ago. Is it common to feel pain in knee while rehab exercises? Any measures to reduce it?

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Hi I am 34 year old male patient. Since 15 days I have been experiencing a typical pain in my knee joint. This pain is more that when i get up from sitting position and if I walk a long distance. Can you suggest any exercises so that I can have some relief from the knee pain.

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Chiropractic adjustment will help. Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold). ...  Read More

My grand mother is suffering from severe pain in her thighs and back region. She used to walk normally till a month before. But from past 20 days she started getting pain may be muscle pain and she is not able to walk, she is only able to take baby steps. We showed to a doctor and he suggested medications. But can you please suggest some physiother

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Do some massage on the pain area and pore warm water will help in reduction of pain the important point is you should know the reason for pain so do consult a physiotherapist soon.if no one able to he ...  Read More

Suffering from severe knee joint pain. When I consulted doctor,they told me to do physiotherapy exercises. Which exercises are needed to get out of that. I have xray report with me which is taken just 15 days ago

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Better you learn one to one , if not possible You can do following exercise - isometric exercise of thigh muscles - quadriceps stretching exercise - Dynamic closed and open chain - Stretching exer ...  Read More

Hello, I am a 28 year old man. I have been suffering from lower back pain since my college days and on days when the pain is severe there is no easing it and it affects my whole routine and I can’t even go to work. People have suggested lower back exercises but I don’t know what they are. Please tell me what are lower back pain exercises?

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Hi, Look for spine extension exercises on internet, but better would be to visit a physiotherapist initially to do exercises under guidance, as self treatment may cause harm. Take care ...  Read More

I m 30 year old. My son was born in 2013 through c section. When i was pregnant, at the time my back pain started. My gynecologist told, as i am so lean and increase in belly size led to back pain. i am still suffering from lower back pain. I cannot sleep on back, i cannot stand for more time. I m unable to lift objects. Then i feel my back is too

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It will be the safest for you to start with physiotherapy first. U need to tone your muscles. Also specific muscles need training. Core muscles being most important. Once you reach a safe level then o ...  Read More

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