Scar Tissue

Rib pain  video from The Breast Cancer Physio ( she has heap other good stretching oneson her channel such as  reducing scar pain and many others. See a physio , even better if they happen to be one specialising in breast cancer , but rib/shoulder tightnes is super common side effect. Only solution is learn and do the stretches every day. A physio can fine tune them for you based on your needs.  https://youtu.be/KJnAOzFOlwc?si=IX1nCE5vW3w5IGZn

@jenott this forum is so very helpful with members sharing their knowledge.   I have made life long friends.  

@Locksley you described the pain so much better than me. I’m exactly the same it begins like a stitch then moves up to the chest and feels like a heart attack. I am so happy i found this forum ❤️

cranky_granny yes it does make sense doesn’t it. Hopefully I haven’t left it too long. 

Yes I get terrible pain on my left breast / chest wall where I had a mastectomy and loads of radiation. If I twist or bend too fast the pain almost feels like what I imagine the start of a heart attack could possibly feel like.  It takes my breath away and stops me in my tracks. Can happen if I roll the wrong way in bed too. 

I've had all the heart tests to be sure and everyone comes back with scar tissue moving around.

@jenott just got home from clinic. They do feel that the stitch/ cramp is related to scar tissue and makes sense to me because it generally happens around scar area. 

hi @Tri thanks for the reply. I will be seeking out treatment by a physiotherapist thanks to the comments I’ve been receiving. Good luck with your continued healing/recovery. 

Hi @jenott I am sorry to hear about the ongoing discomfort and I echo @Julez1958 on the benefits of a breast specialist physio. 

Thank you Julez1958 I will research a local physiotherapist. I’m happy to hear the treatment helped you.