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Breast Reduction for Back Pain / Causes
* Large Breast Back PainLarge breasts increase stress on the spine, since they put an asymmetrical pressure on the upper torso. The force of gravity causes the front of the body to pull forward against the normal kyphotic curve of the middle (thoracic) spine. This pull can cause the normal curve to straighten and create widespread muscular pain. Woman with small skeletal frames are especially susceptible to severe breast related back pain, since the pressure is concentrated on a smaller area of the back.
Exercise and Breast Related Back Pain
Most women with breast related back pain are limited in their ability to do high impact exercise. The constant movement of their breasts can be very painful to already inflamed back muscles. These woman often become less active and can suffer physical and emotional consequences due to their sedentary lifestyle.Breast Reduction for Back Pain Surgery
Breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty) is a serious and invasive operation. This procedure removes fat, glandular breast tissue, and skin, making breasts smaller, lighter, and firmer. There are many side effects of this surgery and the quality and experience of the surgeon weighs heavily upon the final results.Significant scars are an unfortunate side effect of most breast reduction surgeries. These scars are often referred to as “anchor scars” since the shape is reminiscent of a nautical anchor. Breasts and/or nipples are occasionally left asymmetrical post surgery. Breast feeding might not be possible after surgery due to damage to the interior breast tissues or nipple. Sensation is often reduced and is sometimes lost completely. Rarely, tissue will lose blood supply and become necrotic. This can be a life threatening situation for the patient. More common risks include pain and the chance of infection at the surgical site.
Additional information about reduction surgery can be found at the informative Breast Reduction resource on the Breast Implants website.
Breast Reduction for Back Pain / Non-Surgical
There are special back pain bras that reduce the pressure caused by large or pendulous breasts. Woman with unusual proportions might have to enlist the services of a custom bra maker. Custom tailored bras and sports bras have come a long way in their technology. A proper weight reduction bra can eliminate a large percentage of breast related back pain without surgery. These bras are expensive and might not be the most fashionable design. However, it is still a small price to pay to leave your body intact and still benefit from their pain relieving qualities.Posture therapy can also be effective at reducing back pain from large breasts. Consult a doctor or physical therapist for more information on posture correction techniques.
Breast Reduction for Back Pain Advice
I am usually very ANTI-SURGERY. In this instance I can see both sides of the equation. I would recommend avoiding surgery and trying alternate approaches to large breast back pain relief. If a woman has tried everything and still has pain, then surgery might be a good option for her. Make sure to learn all the facts before considering surgery as a cure for your pain. Measure the risks against the rewards and make an informed choice. Some woman really do benefit greatly from this procedure. Besides eliminating their back pain, they have a renewed self image and an increased sense of comfort in their own skin. Whatever your choice, make sure to get the facts from an experienced and reputable doctor. This is certainly not the time to bargain hunt when the final product is your body!