“Women come into my office and have problems with poor posture, spine curvatures, problems with digestion and the lungs, traces of bra straps or wires on the skin. All these are the consequences of unsuitable bras”, says chiropractor- Lorna Mills.
Inappropriate bra can cause some health problems including skin rashes, inflammations and digestive problems, the experts warn.
The Daily Mail writes that this warning should be taken seriously especially by women with larger breasts, but also by all those that are not paying intention to their back size and underestimate the size of the bra cups.
“Women come into my office and have problems with poor posture, spine curvatures, problems with digestion and the lungs, traces of bra straps or wires on the skin. All these are the consequences of unsuitable bras”, says chiropractor- Lorna Mills.
One of the biggest problems, warns Mills, is because women tend to buy bras with cups bigger than they need. This also means that the straps are large and loosen and consequently breast weight pulls the neck and shoulders down curving the spine and causing tension and discomfort.
“The bra wires can cause a problem as well. If the bra straps are tight, they create pressure on the abdomen. The tissues are then pushed and stretched in unnatural directions, “says Mills.
How to correctly choose a bra?
The bra straps should be adjusted to the right length without pressure or looseness. You should be able to put two fingers under the strap on the back side of the back and one finger on the front side of the back.
The bra cups should perfectly match the size of the breasts. This means that the cups should not be bigger than your breasts, but also the breasts should not “spill” over the cups.
Bras with wires are not suitable for teenage girls as well as for pregnant women. You should not wear bras with the wires out.
