[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/responsible-exercises-for-breast-cancer-survivors\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/responsible-exercises-for-breast-cancer-survivors\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/responsible-exercises-for-breast-cancer-survivors\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/responsible-exercises-for-breast-cancer-survivors\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/responsible-exercises-for-breast-cancer-survivors\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Women_Jogging.jpg"}],"headline":"Responsible Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:40:54+00:00","datePublished":"2018-11-03T14:35:24+00:00","description":"If you\u2019re a breast cancer survivor, exercising daily helps to promote mobility so you can return to your daily routine. At Regional Cancer Care Associates, we\u2019ll help you learn how to exercise safely. Find out more on our website.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 3, 2018\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nAfter receiving treatments and surgeries for breast cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends exercising regularly to regain the mobility and strength needed to complete everyday tasks \u2013 from brushing your teeth and eating to eventually walking the dog and jogging around the neighborhood.\nWith permission from your doctor, you can begin exercising just weeks after recovering from surgery or treatment. Remember to take precautions when necessary, to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and to take deep breaths as you exercise. When performing any exercises, it\u2019s common to feel a tightness, soreness or numbness in the chest and armpits.\nExercising as a Breast Cancer Survivor\nRegain Flexibility\nExercising can not only help decrease the negative side effects of your procedure, but it can help you get back to your daily activities more quickly. Before beginning exercises to increase the strength of your arms, it\u2019s important that you regain full use of the affected arm through flexibility training.\nThe wand exercise is one example of such training. Lying on your back with your knees bent, hold a wand-like object, like a yardstick or a broom, across your stomach with your palms facing up and lift the wand over your head with both hands. Hold for a few seconds, then lower the wand and repeat the action several times.\nTo help stretch your chest, perform the chest wall stretch. Stand facing a corner of your room, with your toes anywhere from 8 to 10 inches away. Spread your elbows so that they\u2019re touching either side of the wall with your forearms extended upwards. Move your chest toward the corner to stretch your chest and your shoulders.\nStop When Necessary\nIf you experience headaches, dizziness, blurry vision or progressive pain, or you begin losing your balance or fall, stop exercising immediately and call your doctor. Exercise is important, but it\u2019s also important to know when to stop and stay safe.\nMany exercises can affect your recovery as a breast cancer survivor. Avoid swimming laps with arm movements, using resistance bands or weights while exercising or any sporting activities that require you to move your shoulders and arms, like tennis or skiing.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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