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Axillary Web Syndrome – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Medications, swimming & massage therapy

In order to lessen the pain, doctors recommend the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [5] such as ibuprofen. These drugs do not have any effects on the web-like structures, they just help relieve pain.

Research shows that swimming helps movements, eases the pain and gives comfort.

Massage or manual therapy involves the manipulation of the connective tissues to break down. There are different massage patterns recommended by doctors, such as scar tissue release and nerve gliding. It is advised to an experienced practitioner of this treatment to help the individual in order to avoid more tissue damage and complications.