will massage help "lumpy boobs"

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newgirl77
newgirl77 Member Posts: 71
edited June 2014 in Complementary and Holistic Medicine and Treatment
     I am still waiting to have my mammogram, so I'm not diagnosed yet, not at all I hope.  What I do know is that I have fibrocystic breasts.  I am a huge coffee drinker.  I cut out caffeine for the last week, and plan to continue not drinking any coffee.  Frown lol,  But, I am wondering if the "lumpy" tissue in my boobs can get any softer.  Would massage help in addition to no caffeine?  Does cutting out caffeine really help?  Are there any vitamens or supplements that might help?  Thanks for your answers! Good luck and hugs to everyone.Wink
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  • althea
    althea Member Posts: 1,595
    edited November 2007
    I don't know how much being caffeine free will help, but you can certainly give it a try.  I did start a routine I learned from Deepak Chopra books that might be of interest to you if you're investigating massage.  There's an indian word for it, which I can't remember, but it's basically a self massage from head to toe with sesame oil.  I have ridiculously long lasting scar tissue that's red, bumpy and uncomfortable from surgery.  Plus, there's a risk of developing lymphedema after breast surgery.  I find the oil eases the discomfort in my scar tissue and I cross my fingers in hope that my lymph system is benefitting from the routine also.  Besides, it's a simply lovely way to pamper yourself.  It's a little more time consuming than just taking a shower, but so much more enjoyable.  Nearly every Chopra book I've read describes how to do this. 
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  • newgirl77
    newgirl77 Member Posts: 71
    edited November 2007

    Thanks!  I will have to get one of his books.  I have heard that they are good, but have never read one.  I'll give the massage a try.  If nothing else, at least it will help me relax.

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  • janette2007
    janette2007 Member Posts: 29
    edited December 2007

    According to the book "Dress to Kill", going braless will alleviate lumpy boobs. 

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  • bomber410
    bomber410 Member Posts: 564
    edited December 2007

    Someone told me about 'phluffing'.  For purposes of providing more information here, I did a quick search.  Here is what I found:  <not my words>

    Cheryl Chapman is a dear friend and holistic nursing colleague.She is also a well known massage therapist and a breast care advocate. "Phluffing Your Girls" is an adorable expression she coined for this process She recommends moving your breasts likeyou are fluffing a pillow with your hands.
    Here are some of the benefits:
    --Reduce breast congestion
    --Soften breasts
    --Decrease lumps and cysts from fibrocystic breasts
    --Move lymph
    --Bring T-Cells to protect the breasts
    --Reduce breast tenderness during pregnancy
    --Enhance breastfeeding
    --Easier to do a self breast exam
    --Maintain healthy breast tissue

    Hope this information helps.  Not sure if it helps but it is certainly easy enough to do going into or coming out of the shower or bath.

    Debbie 

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