We usually think of child’s pose, sometimes known as bheki, as a relaxation pose. It figures in yin yoga and restorative sequences and is generally used as a counter-pose after more strenuous work. However, what seems an easy pose actually represents certain challenges to the breast cancer patient. Firstly, the classic arm positions in […]
Category: trapezius
Muscles most affected by breast cancer and its treatment.
The skeletal muscles most affected by breast cancer and its treatment are: pectoralis major: serratus anterior coraco-brachialis trapezius. (Don’t forget that chemo and radio-therapy affect the heart (cardiac) muscle. ) Why? and What to look for? Pectoralis major: The pec major suffers a lot. Even conservative surgery leaves scars. During wound healing, a protective arm […]