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Breasts Causing Back Pain?
I am expeiencing mid-to-lower back pain on either side of my spine. The location is above the small of my back but not upper back, sort of where your kidneys are. My doctor ran some tests and said it wasn't my kidneys but it must be muscle related. Could my breasts be causing the pain?
I recently started wearing more properly sized bras which bring my breasts higher up on my chest and more to the front versus under my armpit. I don't consider myself huge at 26FF but maybe I am for my frame? They seem quite heavy though. Anyway, this recent change has shifted my posture. I lean my shoulders back more to compensate for this weight and then my lower back curves in more. When I lift my breasts with my hands, I do feel instant relief in my back...but then my hands cramp. Heehee...sigh.
Now that I think about it, I did have muscle pain between and under my shoulder blades before with ill-fitting bras that hasn't been present as of late. I have had neck tightness for a longtime but I have always chalked it up to computer use.
So does it sound like my breasts could be causing back pain? I have always felt I had small breasts so it is hard for me to believe this could even be possible. Am I in denial? Are my boobs really big enough to actually cause this back pain? Note: I am not looking for a medical diagnosis, just that this could be a possibility based on my boob size and maybe your experience.
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A change in placement of your breasts will now work different muscles in your back. I am always surprised at how heavy breasts can be. Put one on a food scale and you might be surprised. Posture changes also work different muscles. Maybe some light stretching? A massage? Core exercises?
Yoga helped my back pain a lot. I haven't done yoga in a month and I can feel the difference. I need to get back to it ASAP!
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