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[Kathi]

Short and bra cup size has nothing to do with back pain. Your cup does not support your boobs the support comes from the band. I too was having back pain, thought it was because I wasn't lifting upper body weights. Turns out my bra band was too big, and the cups too small. I went from a 30D to a 28FF and I'm 5'1". It took some used to a tighter band but the back pain went away.

[Becky]

+1! I had a very similar experience.

Short and bra cup size has nothing to do with back pain. Your cup does not support your boobs the support comes from the band. I too was having back pain, thought it was because I wasn't lifting upper body weights. Turns out my bra band was too big, and the cups too small. I went from a 30D to a 28FF and I'm 5'1". It took some used to a tighter band but the back pain went away.

[Swan]

Jeez D: I'll go get a proper fitting soon, then... I have often thought longingly of a reduction, but I don't think I can get past the scarring and nerve damage.


I started weight training btw : ) And since starting this thread I've managed to shed that last half-pant-size needed to fit into a size 16 in any brand. Woohoo! Coming from a size 21, this feels great!


Edit: apparently the closest Nordstrom is 8 hours away. *huffpuff* I've tried Victoria Secret fittings, but it wasn't very professionally done...

[Crankin]

Good work, Swan.
A good fitting will help, and you might want to find a real lingerie store. They usually are good and have a large variety of sizes.
I wouldn't eliminate the possibility of a reduction. Many years ago, I had a teaching assistant who had one, just before I met her. She went from a FF to a C or D. She totally eliminated back pain and was able to sleep on her stomach for the first time in her life. I can't emphasize what a change this was in her life and insurance paid for it all.

[Swan]

I don't think I've been able to sleep on my tummy since I hit puberty lol I'll think about it. If I shed the weight and these big ol' things are still hanging around, I'll start making calls and pick up pamphlets.

[Kathi]

I don't think I've been able to sleep on my tummy since I hit puberty lol I'll think about it. If I shed the weight and these big ol' things are still hanging around, I'll start making calls and pick up pamphlets.

Get properly fitted first and see how you feel. Glad you rejected VS. They are not known for proper fittings or a variety of bra sizes. Not sure how good department stores are either. If you're at the small or large end of the scale they probably won't be able to fit you.

Learn everything you can about bra fit, measure yourself before you go. If a fitter adds 4" to your band size leave. Understand what cup sizes really mean. Cup size is relative to your back size. I'm a 28 FF but if my back measured 34 I'd be a C or D cup. Ironically, I've never thought of myself as "big" nor have I ever considered a reduction.

I'm headed out to ski when I return I'll send you some good links.

[Dogmama]

I've had several friends that did a breast reduction. It was covered by insurance and they were beyond pleased. One said it was heaven to not have the bra straps cutting into her shoulders & the other was just happy that she didn't have to shell out big bucks each time she needed a bra.

[OakLeaf]

Short and bra cup size has nothing to do with back pain.

Not completely ... better fitting bra makes an enormous difference, and I'm all for that, but it's still a whole lot of weight out in front of your spine with no bones or muscles directly supporting them.

Kinda like wearing a hydration pack backwards. You can loosen the shoulder straps all you like and let the weight rest on the hips - which will make a huge difference - but the weight is still going to throw you off balance.

[Kathi]

If you're full busted, cup size D and up, a firm band supports the bust. According to the Brastop video in the link bra straps support 20% of the bust while the band gives most of the support. A well fitting bra actually improves posture because the back is not supporting the weight of the bust, the bra is. I can often tell if a band is too loose because I can feel it twist on me when I move.

When I look at old pictures of me I'm appalled at how poor my posture was due to ill fitting bras. Recent pictures show an entirely different person.

[goldfinch]

My sister was very, very large breasted. She had back and neck problems and her doctors were pretty sure it was from the weight of her breasts. She had reduction surgery and no further problems. Her insurer even agreed that it was a medical necessity and not cosmetic.

FWIW.