high impact support that isn't pull-over

[Becky]

I like the Moving Comfort Cara bra. Plenty of support, even in the D, but it's not wool and it clasps in the back.

[nscrbug]

Moving Comfort Fiona and Maya are both decent high-support bras.

[TsPoet]

Excellent options! I knew someone would have some suggestions.

[redrhodie]

Can you step into a bra, thus not go over your head? It may not work depending on your hips, but it's much easier on the shoulders.

[zoom-zoom]

I guess I'm the minority D-cupper who has found that the "high impact" Moving Comfort bras are a joke (they are fine on the bike, but horrible for running or other truly high impact activities). I have yet to find a MC model that doesn't give me a blobby speed-bump across my chest. And they cost a small fortune for such mediocre support.

What I have found to be best for compression AND encapsulation is this bra:
Champion Shape Scoop-Back Full-Figure Underwire Sports Bra. No Cooper's ligaments pain. That's the sure sign for me that a bra does the job. My girls don't move a bit.

[Susan]

For great support (I wear G Cup so I really need support) I like the Freya Active Bras. They come with or without underwires. But they close in the back. I guess with your shoulder-problems you could just close them in the front and then turn them around as many women seem to do.

I also have a "Z-bra" which has a zip in the front but it isn't as supportive as the Freya. I also find the zipper itches and scratches a bit which can be annoying if I have to wear the bra for a longer period of time.

Somehow I find bras that accommodate each boob in an extra space like the Freya or for example the Shock Absorber Level4 D+ (and typically close in the back) provide more support than those "bra-top- style" ones.