It Doesn't have to Hurt Anymore

Large breasts and back pain tend to go hand in hand. I know for myself having a small frame, my body is just not naturally equipped to carry around such a heavy load. For years I spent most days in pain, I almost didn't even notice anymore. I would get a massage and they would ask how I was able to stand up right with all the knots in my back. Sitting at my desk for work, extended walks, carrying groceries all left my back feeling as if I had been stomped on. More than once a day I would daydream about the day I would get my breast reduction and I could lead a "normal" life. Then one day it hit me "What can I do now to make my life better?" I hit the web and met with some personal trainers and I am here to tell you that my life has truly improved. Now when I am talking about my chest with someone and they ask the standard "Doesn't your back kill you?" I can answer with a "not really" instead a long speech on how horrible it is to have large breasts. Since I am certain I was not alone in my constant pain I wanted to share some of the quick tips that worked for me.

Posture Posture Posture!!

I can not stress that enough. I had never really noticed my posture before and was shocked on how horrible it was. It makes sense for us women with large chests to have bad posture. Mine started at a pretty young age, if you walk with excellent posture with back straight shoulders pulled back you feel as if you are flaunting those big ole breasts that you probably felt self conscience about already. Plus lets face it ladies those puppies are heavy so leaning forward with the weight only seems natural. However, trust me when I say that if you just improve your posture you will notice a big improvement. It may take awhile for it to become natural, at first I felt awkward and self conscience, that shy high school girl came back and I contemplated saying forget. So I did some recruiting and I asked friends and family to help me out, I made them aware of the situation so anytime they noticed my old ways they would kindly point it out. Took a couple months but I am now standing tall, feeling less pain and get this looking thinner. That's right just by standing up straight you will automatically look a few pounds little. All that not enough to convince you?? Lets look at it this way, if you constantly slouch you are at risk of becoming a hunch back, so unless you are looking for a career in a bell tower pull those shoulders back and hold that head up high and be proud of the beauty that is you.

Take a Break

Even with your new and improved posture sitting or standing for long periods of time puts unnecessary strain on you joints and back and taking a quick stretch break every 1 ½ - 2 hours. Try the following stretches through out the day and not only your back thank you but the rest of your body will be grateful as well.

Go Shopping

The wrong bra can not only make your clothes not fit as well but it can also make your back want to go on strike. Purchasing bras with ample support will put you on the right road to pain free days. Check out our guide to the perfect fit (insert link here) for help on finding the right bra.

Those are a just few of the basics, small adjustments that can make a big difference. Each takes just a few minutes but the results could last a lifetime.