Breast Surgery: Exercises After Breast Surgery Download English PDF, 1.22MB, PDF Download Chinese PDF, 834KB, PDF Shoulder and arm exercises after breast surgery are very important to prevent joint stiffness and muscle tightness. It is also important to look after your at-risk arm after surgery. Here are some tips for you to take note of during your exercise. Note Consult your physiotherapist before beginning any exerciseConsult your doctor if you experience severe pain for more than 1 day [Please download the PDF file if you are unable to view the image below.]