by Fiona Palmer | Mar 13, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Health, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Can Breathing Help Your Lymphatic System? Posture, Stress and Swelling Explained Over the last few years, working with people recovering from surgery, cancer treatment and persistent swelling, I’ve noticed something that often gets overlooked. Breathing matters. Not...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 6, 2026 | Breast Cancer, Cancer Rehabilitation, Pelvic Health, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
One of the most common questions people ask after cancer treatment is: “Why does my swelling come and go?” You might notice that some days everything feels normal, and on other days a limb feels heavier, tighter or slightly swollen. This can feel confusing and...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 3, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Misc, Pilates
Physical activity type, variety, and the quiet science of living longer We’ve all heard: “Just move more.” And that is still true. But newer research looking at physical activity types, variety, and mortality suggests something more layered: The type of movement you...
by Fiona Palmer | Mar 2, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Misc, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
“My leg is still swollen after a flight… is it just travel, or something else?” I was asked a really common question at 5K Your Way: “I’ve been on holiday (Norway), did loads of walking, and now my leg is still swollen… weeks later. Is it just that I overdid it?” And...
by Fiona Palmer | Feb 24, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Misc, Scar Tissue, Vodder Manual Lymphatic Drainage
And Recovering Well Afterwards. How lymphatic drainage, scar therapy and movement can support recovery When we think about surgery, most of the focus quite understandably goes on: • the procedure itself• the surgeon• the hospital• and the outcome we’re hoping for....
by Fiona Palmer | Feb 24, 2026 | Cancer Rehabilitation, Misc, Scar Tissue
Connective tissue and the lymphatic system This came up in a cancer support group recently. Someone mentioned they had a connective tissue disorder (hypermobility & EDS) and asked whether that might be linked to the swelling they were noticing in their leg. It’s a...
