DFCI Zakim Center

Stretches and Exercises for Neuropathy

6 Dec, 2022


In this 21-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, demonstrates various stretches, exercises, and self-guided massages that may help reduce symptoms of neuropathy in the upper and lower body. 

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of cancer treatment. The techniques employed in this video may help alleviate symptoms, but there is no clear treatment for neuropathy that will improve nerve damage. It is important to speak with your cancer care team to report any concerns and create a treatment plan that works for you. 

This video has been produced by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living and is part of a comprehensive Neuropathy Toolkit. For more of these types of videos and resources, visit myzakim.dana-farber.org/neuropathy-toolkit