Bra against back pain: Relief and support bras
Women who constantly suffer from back pain, neck tension or headaches should consider their bras as a potential cause of the pain. Especially if you have a large bust size, a well-fitting bra is crucial to give support and feel comfortable in everyday life. The relief bra is a bra specially designed for back pain with special features.
29 November 2023 • 3 min reading time
Valuable tips on how you can effectively prevent back pain with the right bra.
A support or relief bra is the ideal choice for all women who suffer from pain caused by the bra, but also do not want to or cannot do without the extra support. Large breasts in particular often cause neck and back pain, as the weight is not adequately supported by the bra. To prevent permanent poor posture and chronic pain, the support bra is characterised by the following features:
A wide underbust band replaces the stiff underwires and provides the necessary support.
The high bar carries extra weight and takes load off the shoulders.
Wide straps distribute the weight better on the shoulders.
Pads on the straps ensure that the bra does not cut.
Cups enclose the entire breast for more support.
Firm material shapes the breast and provides additional relief.
Many people believe that the straps of the bra provide the necessary support. This is not, or should not be, the case. To relieve the neck and back, it’s primarily the underbust band and the bar that support the breasts. To be precise, at least 70 % of the weight should be on this part of the bra. The rest of the weight is distributed over the wide straps, which are often padded so they don’t cut in or leave pressure marks on the shoulders.
When buying bras against back pain, there are a few things you should consider in order to ensure more comfort and well-being. Especially with a large bust size, the ideal fit is essential, because this is the only way to prevent back pain caused by the bra. So, look out for these features in your support bra:
Choose a bra in the right bra size.
If your determined bra size doesn’t fit, try the sister bra size.
Two fingers should fit flat under the elastic underbust band.
Choose adjustable straps to avoid squeezing or slipping down.
Your breasts should be completely enclosed in the cup and not slip out.
The fabric of the cups should fit snugly all over without cutting or sticking out.
The bar must not protrude or press on the sternum.
A clasp at the front makes it easy to put the bra on and take it off.
Which bra ultimately relieves your back pain depends on many factors. For small breasts, wider bra straps or a wider underbust band often help. At CALIDA, you find a huge selection of wireless bras that sit more comfortably and prevent pain, especially if you have a large bust size.
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