by Fiona Palmer | May 2, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Scar Tissue
— and Why Does My Arm Feel Tight or Pulling? Start here if this sounds like you… Your arm feels tight when you lift it There’s a pulling feeling under your arm or into your chest You’ve noticed a line or cord appear when you stretch Your movement hasn’t quite come...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 28, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Oncology Massage, Scar Tissue
Understanding fatigue, digestion, swelling, and rebuilding trust in your body after treatment Start here — if this sounds like you: “My digestion hasn’t been the same since surgery or treatment” “I feel tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix” “My abdomen feels tight,...
by Fiona Palmer | Apr 27, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
What is lymphoedema? It’s a question many people don’t ask straight away —because swelling often starts off feeling quite normal. Ankles that puff up by the evening.A leg that feels a little heavier than the other.Marks left behind by socks or clothing. It gets...
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 | Mar 21, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation
Do You Really Need Urea Cream for Lymphoedema? Or Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?** There’s a moment I see quite often in clinic. Someone comes in…They’ve been told what to use.They’ve got the cream.They’re doing everything “right”. But their skin still feels: dry...
