Can I massage or do stretches to help stiffness and sore muscles after tummy tuck?

February 11, 2019
Asked By:Natasha87

So I had tummy tuck with repair, I am post opp 10 days bd I can move around pretty good since day 1. But I can’t stand or walk long because of the strain on my back and not being able to stand up. I try and get up and move through out the day, but I notice once I sit or wake up either I feel like a cement brick lol or everything re tightens and it’s a pull to even stand where I know I can.. Any suggestions? Thoughts? Can I massage or do stretches to help?

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