Recovering from clavicle surgery while managing lupus sounds incredibly tough — lupus-related inflammation can make healing slower and more painful than usual, which may explain why physio feels like it's setting you back rather than helping.
It's really important to let your physio and rheumatologist know that sessions are Show Full Answer
Recovering from clavicle surgery while managing lupus sounds incredibly tough — lupus-related inflammation can make healing slower and more painful than usual, which may explain why physio feels like it's setting you back rather than helping.
It's really important to let your physio and rheumatologist know that sessions are making things worse. They need to work together to tailor a plan that accounts for your lupus, because what works for a typical recovery may not work for yours.
Some things that may help alongside your treatment plan:
- Heat therapy before physio to loosen tight muscles and improve flexibility
- Cold therapy after sessions to calm swelling and reduce aching
- Rest and pacing — pushing through pain can cause setbacks, so listen to your body
- Gentle stretching rather than intense movement when inflammation is high
- Supportive aids like braces, which a physio or occupational therapist can recommend As one MyLupusTeam member put it: "I move when I can, but I have to pace myself, or I crash." That mindset applies here — the goal isn't pushing harder, it's finding the right kind of movement at the right time for your body.
Please don't hesitate to ask your rheumatologist for a referral to a physio who has experience with lupus or autoimmune conditions. That specialist knowledge can make a real difference.
September 26
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