Carol-

I learned a type of lymph message from my PT a year ago that reduced the swelling while they worked on increasing mobility in my neck. Still had hardness in neck but no swelling. It takes only 2 minutes right before bed every evening and it helps redirect the fluids from the side of my neck disection to the other side to drain.

I just spent another 6 sessions last month as a tune-up and her deep message really softened up the neck area tissue! And it has stayed soft. Call around and ask if there is a pt with experience in lymph message techniques. Well worth the benefits! Good luck! - Kris