Mitral Regurgitation, Joined May 5, 2024
Mitral Regurgitation
Joined May 5, 2024
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I also used a heating pad.
Support your head/neck/shoulders any way possible when resting, & when standing use impeccable posture.
Head/Neck- use a travel pillow to support your head - your skull is HEAVY and takes a lot of energy to hold it up. Use the travel pillow and use that energy for healing.
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Support your head/neck/shoulders any way possible when resting, & when standing use impeccable posture.
Head/Neck- use a travel pillow to support your head - your skull is HEAVY and takes a lot of energy to hold it up. Use the travel pillow and use that energy for healing.
Shoulders - whenever you're resting, support your arms & shoulders by wedging pillows under your armpits and elbows. The takes the weight of your arms off your shoulders, so you're not using energy holding your arms up. Gives your upper body a chance to heal without working.
Posture - when you're standing or walking, stand up as straight and tall as you can. This will help regain your core strength. So shoulders back, chin up, smile!
Resist the urge to curl inward to protect your chest area.
I found a therapist to give me a massage about 8 weeks post op - she helped me on the table, made sure I was comfortable, and it felt soooooo good!
Good luck, I hope you find something that works for you. I just stuck to acetaminophen and it wouldn't touch the back pain at all.
Meredith