If a woman has larger boobs, and is presenting with mid to upper back pain, we sometimes ask them if they have ever considered that “the girls” may be a contributing factor.
And we get a 50:50 response.
50% of people say REALLY??? I’ve never thought of that!!!
The other 50% say something along the lines of “TELL ME ABOUT IT”!!!!
After which, the conversation is directed around find swimwear, dresses, bras, shirts, and… PAIN.
It’s always the same.
So, if you have back pain, it’s great to be treated by an osteopath or other physical therapy provider from time to time, however, it doesn’t solve the cause of that pain.
Think about it – If you have several kilos in front of you on the left, and several kilos on the right, what it does is put “forward” pressure/weight on your structure.
It all but forces you to be more “hunched” in your posture, and this starts from a young age as you are nearly always more self conscious when younger.
So what do you do to help yourself?
You can’t change your breast size – unless you take the step to get a “reduction” which, for some women is (literally) life changing. But it’s not for everyone of course.
If that’s not an option there are only three other ways to help your posture:
- See an Osteopath like us to help figure out the fastest way to help your posture
- Do specific exercises/mobility and strength training to help mobilise and keep your posture as good as possible, and
- Get your bra’s properly fitted!!!
It absolutely AMAZES me how many women don’t do the last step, which is quite probably the most important step.
But then you think – who do I go to?? Where can I do this? It’s all too difficult!!
So that’s where we can help.
No – we don’t do bra fitting (we just help with option 1 & 2!).
We refer to Geelong bra fitting specialist Simone Julian, who has great results in helping larger breasted women.
If you’re needing to contact Simone, go to her website here: https://fittedbysimonejulian.as.me/
Or reach out to her on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/intimobysimonejulian/
Or Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fittedbysimonejulian
And be sure to make an appointment with us to help get you moving faster, and help you get the maximum out of your posture, while reducing your pain.
It’s what we do 🙂
Hope this helps!
