upper back and neck pain

Hi, I had a mastectomy 5 weeks ago folllowed by axial clearance 2 weeks ago. I have had one lot of chemo. The last 4 nights I have been unable to sleep because of this ache next to my shoulder blade on the mastectomy side. The pain extends up my lumbar muscles to my neck. Panadol gives me 4 hours, as soon as it wears off I have to get up and wait for the new lot to kick in before I lie down. I thought it would just pass but it isn't and its the straw breaking the camels back today. Its ok if Im walking about, just cannot lie down. I do my exercises religiously but my quarter is very "tight". Any tips? Was going to see physio today but thought I should tap into this brain too.
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Your Physio will best guide you along
Do you do any stretches to warm up and cool down?
Here's a link to the BCNA website that you may find helpful once your Physio identifies the cause of your discomfort
https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/strengthen-your-recovery/
It was coming up to the beginning of winter when I had my surgery and I found myself at the Physio and she said I was nearly but not quite, with a Frozen Shoulder
Best wishes with your Physio appointment and ongoing treatment
Take care
on the bright side as you got professional input into it all now, I’m sure it will make a big difference in the long run. I did my exercises every day under the shower when possible, and that made sure that I didn’t get distracted later in the day and forget to do them!