by Fiona Palmer | Apr 26, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Floor Health, Scar Tissue
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore…” This is something I hear a lot — although not always said out loud. It might come through as: “I get tired so quickly now” “My legs feel weaker” “Everything just feels harder than it used to” Or sometimes just: “Something’s...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 26, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue
“Something just doesn’t feel right…” One of the most common things I hear in clinic is: “I can’t quite explain it… it just feels different.” Not always pain.Not always swelling.Just… unfamiliar. After surgery — especially when lymph nodes are involved — your body is...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 13, 2026 | Pilates, Specialist Breast Cancer Movement And Therapy, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
— It’s Not Just About “Tiring Yourself Out” This morning I saw a post from Jo in my women’s networking group talking about how exercise had helped her anxiety and improved her sleep. And she’s absolutely right. But it made me pause…because it’s rarely just one thing....
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 13, 2026 | Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Why it’s not always “just a nerve problem” — and where Manual Lymphatic Drainage might help Tingling.Burning.Pins and needles.Numbness that doesn’t quite make sense. Most people I see will say something like: “I’ve been told it’s neuropathy… so it’s a nerve problem.”...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 11, 2026 | Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
If you’ve ever felt a tender lump in your neck, armpit, or groin, you might have heard someone say: “Your lymph nodes are clogged.” It’s a word that’s used all the time. It makes sense.It feels relatable.It gives people something to picture. But here’s the truth:...