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Alexandra Vivès Women's health osteopath

After Breast Cancer: Reconnecting With Your Body and Movement

Finishing breast cancer treatment does not necessarily mean that everything immediately goes back to the way it was before. The body may have changed. A scar may remain, movement may feel different, fatigue may persist and the way a woman perceives her body may have evolved. Reconnecting with your body and gradually rebuilding confidence can […]

Breast Cancer and Lymphoedema: Understanding the Lymphatic System

The lymphatic system plays an important role in the body. Following certain breast cancer treatments, particularly when lymph nodes are involved, some women may develop lymphoedema, which can cause swelling in the arm, hand, chest or another area. Understanding the lymphatic system can help women recognise possible symptoms and understand why appropriate specialist care is important. […]

After Breast Surgery: Why Can the Body Still Feel Different?

Breast surgery can be an important physical and emotional experience. Even when healing progresses normally, some women continue to experience tension, discomfort or changes in movement weeks or months after surgery. The body does not function as a collection of completely independent areas. Changes in one region can sometimes influence movement patterns and physical adaptations […]

Osteopathy and Breast Cancer: What Role Can It Play in Supportive Care?

When a woman goes through breast cancer treatment, her body may experience many changes: surgery, scarring, reduced mobility, medical treatments, fatigue and changes in body image. Some women therefore wonder whether osteopathy can have a place in their recovery. The answer needs to be clear: osteopathy does not treat breast cancer and never replaces medical treatment […]