Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What to do if you have chest swelling and pain

Asked by:Francesca

Asked on:Mar 28, 2026 02:36 AM

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  • Jessie Jessie

    Mar 28, 2026

      1. Chest massage to relieve pain

      Stimulating the area around the breasts can promote blood and lymph circulation. 7-10 days before menstruation, massage every night. distended pain It has also eased.

      Technique: First use the palms of both hands to gently wrap one breast from the left and right sides. Then tighten your hands and use your thumbs located at the base of the breasts to push the breasts upward from below. Repeat 10 times on each side. Note that when breasts are swollen and painful, it is best not to massage to avoid excessive stimulation of the breasts.

      2. Hot compress

      Hot compresses are a direct and effective method of relief. When you feel breast swelling and pain, you can wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and apply it on your chest. If the effect is not satisfactory, you can also prepare a basin of cold water, soak the towel and apply it alternately with hot and cold water.

      Alternatively, you can use castor oil as a hot compress. Because castor oil contains substances that enhance lymphocyte function. Drop castor oil on gauze and apply it on your face. In order to prevent staining your clothes, it is best to wrap it in plastic film and then use a hot water bottle or hot towel to apply heat for about 1 hour.

      3. Fitted bra

      A bra that is too small will compress the breasts, causing poor blood circulation, thereby causing swelling and pain, while a bra that is too large will cause the breasts to be unable to be fixed and be injured during exercise.

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