Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Are you feeling tightness or pain in an area treated with radiation therapy, even months or years later? You may be experiencing radiation fibrosis. As a Physical Therapist specializing in oncology and lymphedema, I treat this daily and want to share the best clinical ways to reduce this discomfort and regain your mobility.
In this video, we explore the clinical treatments for softening fibrotic tissue. Weโll cover gentle stretching protocols, manual therapy techniques like myofascial release, and the importance of lymphatic drainage exercises to manage inflammation. Youโll also learn how to use deep breathing to mobilize the intercostal muscles and why strength training is vital for correcting the postural changes caused by radiation.
๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐s?
Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: cancerrehabpt.com/shop
Access my ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ program here: bit.ly/3rrv7v6
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐จ:
HawkGrips Cupping Set: bit.ly/46gkyuO
HawkGrips Professional IASTM Tool: bit.ly/3yfZx6U
Other Resources:
Radiation Therapy Recovery Video Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEMlEDKDlobkD3xPw60CDY1q4lmAoBy0B
-Disclosure: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support!
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//Chapters:
00:00 What is Radiation Fibrosis? Chronic Tightness After Cancer
00:55 Stretching for Fibrosis: Why Gentle Holds are Key
02:01 Deep Breathing Exercises to Mobilize Intercostal (Rib) Muscles
02:37 Manual Therapy: Softening Scar Tissue & Adhesions
03:09 The "Paper Analogy": How to Knead and Soften Fibrotic Tissue
04:11 Cupping & IASTM: Clinical Tools for Stubborn Tightness
05:01 Postural Correction: Strengthening Muscles After Radiation
06:14 Laser Therapy & Compression: Managing Advanced Fibrosis
07:16 Self-Monitoring: How to Track Fibrosis Progression
07:41 Summary: Best Treatments for Radiation Fibrosis Recovery
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//๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ:
Instagram: @cancerrehabpt instagram.com/cancerrehabpt
Website: cancerrehabpt.com
My Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/cancerrehabpt
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
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* Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks!
DISCLAIMER
The content of this website, Instagram, YouTube, lectures, webinars, blogs, digital products, or other platforms does not replace the care of physical therapists or other healthcare professionals. This content is in no way to be construed or substituted as physical therapy or any other type of medical advice but is for general education purposes only. Donโt use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical conditions. You agree to hold harmless indemnify Cancer Rehab PT, LLC and its owner/employees for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. The company cannot guarantee the outcome of educational content or recommendations on the companyโs website, social media, products, blog, or email series, and Cancer Rehab PT, LLCโs, and owner, Kelly Sturmโs comments are expressions of opinion only. Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for yourself.
Are you feeling tightness or pain in an area treated with radiation therapy, even months or years later? You may be experiencing radiation fibrosis. As a Physical Therapist specializing in oncology and lymphedema, I treat this daily and want to share the best clinical ways to reduce this discomfort and regain your mobility.
In this video, we explore the clinical treatments for softening fibrotic tissue. Weโll cover gentle stretching protocols, manual therapy techniques like myofascial release, and the importance of lymphatic drainage exercises to manage inflammation. Youโll also learn how to use deep breathing to mobilize the intercostal muscles and why strength training is vital for correcting the postural changes caused by radiation.
๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐s?
Check out my e-guide with directions, visual diagrams, and more in my shop: cancerrehabpt.com/shop
Access my ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ program here: bit.ly/3rrv7v6
๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐๐จ:
HawkGrips Cupping Set: bit.ly/46gkyuO
HawkGrips Professional IASTM Tool: bit.ly/3yfZx6U
Other Resources:
Radiation Therapy Recovery Video Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEMlEDKDlobkD3xPw60CDY1q4lmAoBy0B
-Disclosure: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support!
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//Chapters:
00:00 What is Radiation Fibrosis? Chronic Tightness After Cancer
00:55 Stretching for Fibrosis: Why Gentle Holds are Key
02:01 Deep Breathing Exercises to Mobilize Intercostal (Rib) Muscles
02:37 Manual Therapy: Softening Scar Tissue & Adhesions
03:09 The "Paper Analogy": How to Knead and Soften Fibrotic Tissue
04:11 Cupping & IASTM: Clinical Tools for Stubborn Tightness
05:01 Postural Correction: Strengthening Muscles After Radiation
06:14 Laser Therapy & Compression: Managing Advanced Fibrosis
07:16 Self-Monitoring: How to Track Fibrosis Progression
07:41 Summary: Best Treatments for Radiation Fibrosis Recovery
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//๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ:
Instagram: @cancerrehabpt instagram.com/cancerrehabpt
Website: cancerrehabpt.com
My Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/cancerrehabpt
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Although I do monitor comments, I cannot respond to personal medical questions. Please know that these are questions for your own doctor or provider as this is general information only. Thanks!
DISCLAIMER
The content of this website, Instagram, YouTube, lectures, webinars, blogs, digital products, or other platforms does not replace the care of physical therapists or other healthcare professionals. This content is in no way to be construed or substituted as physical therapy or any other type of medical advice but is for general education purposes only. Donโt use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical conditions. You agree to hold harmless indemnify Cancer Rehab PT, LLC and its owner/employees for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. The company cannot guarantee the outcome of educational content or recommendations on the companyโs website, social media, products, blog, or email series, and Cancer Rehab PT, LLCโs, and owner, Kelly Sturmโs comments are expressions of opinion only. Keep in mind that we may receive commissions when you click our links and make purchases. However, this does not impact our reviews and comparisons. We try our best to keep things fair and balanced, in order to help you make the best choice for yourself.
