Being Generously Endowed Can Cause Back Pain

For women who are generously endowed, large breast can be a source of considerable pain. Some women will suffer severe pain, deteriorating posture and are at risk for spinal deformity and other repetitive stress.

The pain in the back seems to be the worse during changes in their menstrual cycle. The problem results from changes in the normal anatomical structure caused by the excess weight on the chest and the weak muscular support.

Another fact related to this condition is that some women even feel ashamed and actually try to hide it by altering their posture by allowing their shoulders to roll forward. The abnormal posture will possibly put pressure on an area of the upper body near the shoulders called the thoracic outlet.

When this occurs, a bundle of nerves and blood vessels can become compressed and thereby lead to pain and discomfort down the upper extremities. Very large breasts not only can cause a reduction in the normal curve of the upper and mid-back region but also will potentially cause severe low back pain.

When the upper vertebrae of the spine are altered, the lower vertebrae then assume more stress. The challenge for these women is to maintain an efficient posture through proper strengthening and core stabilization exercises that can be prescribed by skilled physiotherapists knowledgeable in anatomy and bio-mechanics of the human back.