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Exercising will help you ease the tension in your arm and shoulder and will hasten your recovery. It is especially important for women who have had an axillary dissection. You will probably be able to begin exercising within a few days of your operation. Your doctor, nurse, or physical therapist can show you what exercises to do.
Ask your doctor if you might begin with these few simple movements:
The key is to exercise only to the point of pulling or pain-don't push yourself.