How to Heal Sore Breasts

Sore breasts can range from mild discomfort to disrupting your entire day. There are a variety of reasons for sore breasts such as a pulled muscle, hormone fluctuations, and cysts. Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause, and include icing, medications, diet modifications, and massage. Incorporating one or all of these can relieve sore breasts.

Instructions

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Talk with your doctor to determine if you need a mammogram or an ultrasound to find the cause of your sore breasts. These procedures will show if the pain is associated with cysts, stretched fibers or something else.

2

Take birth control pills for sore breasts associated with hormone fluctuations. Birth control pills contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone that help to balance out the body. There are a variety of choices such as pills or injections. Talk to you doctor about prescription options.

3

Avoid salt and caffeine to ease breast pain. Salt and caffeine can dilate vessels and stretch nerves, causing pain and discomfort. Consider eating more green leafy vegetables and fiber to aid in flushing out the body's estrogen.

4

Apply an ice pack to reduce swelling associated with sore breasts. Wrap the ice pack in a towel and put on sore area for 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid putting ice directly on skin; it can burn you like frostbite.

5

Take ibuprofen for pain and swelling. Ibuprofen works to reduce breat pain and inflammation. Follow the instructions on the bottle for dosing, and talk to your doctor before taking if you are on any other medications.

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Give or get a massage to relieve painful breasts. Focus on the upper and outer areas of the breast, where the bra hits. Massage releases toxins via the lymphatic system, which can ease pain.