Many people experience chronic back pain. While the upper section of the spine is a strong anchor to the rib cage, which supports the upper body, the lower back can also be prone to back pain.
Large breasts, together with excess weight, poor posture, and lifting heavy objects, can put strain on muscles and ligaments.
While they provide ample cleavage and fill out a dress or bathing suit, large breasts can make it challenging for women to work out or enjoy everyday activities. It doesn’t take a vigorous cardio class or playing with the kids in the backyard to cause back pain. Large breasts’ weight alone can lead to back pain which, if untreated, can become chronic.
When large breasts are causing you long-term pain, back problems, sleeping difficulties, or other health concerns, it may be time for you to consider having breast reduction surgery. RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa’s experienced doctors and staff will be happy to discuss how a breast reduction could help you and your long-term goals.
How Can Large Breasts Cause Back Pain?
Without sufficient support from the surrounding muscles and the rest of your body, heavy, pendulous breasts can make it challenging to maintain good posture and even lead to spinal deformity. To make matters worse, self-consciousness about large breasts may make you want to hunch forward to hide your chest, worsening your existing back pain.
Large-breasted women must learn to live with frequent back and neck pain, bra straps that dig into their shoulders, rashes and infections under their breasts, reduced clothing choices, and activity limitations.
If you have large breasts, you may avoid exercise, which can strengthen your body and reduce your discomfort. While large breasts may make some movements more challenging, they can also make you feel winded even while doing light or moderate activities because their weight makes it harder to take deep, full breaths.
Steps You Can Take to Address Breast-Related Back Pain in Vernon Hills and Chicago, IL
You don’t need to live your whole life with neck or upper back pain. You can follow steps to address this discomfort if you believe your large breasts are the primary cause.
- Wear a well-fitting bra: Shop for bras that are not too tight, have wide shoulder straps, and perhaps seek professional advice.
- Manage your weight: When you gain weight, your breasts may be one of the first spots on your body to feel the difference.
- Strengthen your core: Strengthening your core and back muscles can help correct postural problems that may be adding to your discomfort.
Easing the Pain: What Else Can Help?
After doing everything you can to address your breast-related back pain and other associated problems, you may find breast reduction surgery is your best choice for permanently resolving the issue.
Breast reduction surgery can have both cosmetic and medical benefits. It could resolve your back pain, but it will also give you the look you want and allow you to live a more active lifestyle.
Choose RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa and Medspa for Your Breast Reduction!
To learn more about how breast reduction surgery can bring you relief from back pain and help you get your life back, contact us at RL Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa in Vernon Hills, IL, or by calling 847-367-8815. Arrange a free virtual or in-person consultation, and we will be happy to answer any questions you might have about your procedure.
