How having a large bust can cause discomfort 

Large and heavy breasts cause a number of issues, many of which impact your quality of life every single day. Along with back problems, poor posture and general discomfort, having larger breasts has even been linked to migraines and shortness of breath. It doesn’t just impact your physical health, it can affect your mental wellbeing too. The trials of finding lingerie and clothes that fit have the ability to knock your confidence levels for instance.

Having bigger breasts can also get in the way of how you want to live your life, with an unruly bust that isn’t appropriately supported by a good quality bra preventing you from leading an active lifestyle or pursuing hobbies that you are passionate about. Here we take a closer look at the most common problems affecting those with large busts.

Back pain & issues 

The growing number of bras with back support available only shows just how prevalent back pain is in women with larger cup sizes. According to research, an estimated 1 million women with large breasts suffer considerable back pain, and this issue only worsens with age. Whilst a 2013 study found that women with larger breasts suffer severe upper back pain during their post-menopausal years, with improperly sized bras only adding to discomfort.

It’s not just upper back pain that larger breasted women suffer with. Shoulder and neck pain were also common in individuals with large cup sizes. Thankfully, bras that are good for back support incorporate additional features to ensure tension can be relieved in the neck and shoulders. 

Poor posture

With more weight to carry in your upper body, it should come as no surprise that poor posture is another common issue amongst women with large breasts. 

A bigger bust can cause a significant imbalance to directly affect how the spine aligns. Finding comfort when suffering from breast related pain can also change how you hold yourself. But that short term relief provided by slouching or shifting the weight of your breasts can actually contribute to neck, shoulder and back pain for the long term.

Improving your posture is possible however, and making changes sooner rather than later is certainly recommended. Making a conscious effort to adjust how you stand is the first step to correcting poor posture. 

Using bras with back support will also go a long way in helping you find the comfort you need to stand tall. Back support bras lift larger breasts to make them easier to carry without weighing heavy on the rest of your frame.

General discomfort 

Suffering from breast related pain and poor posture will leave you with lots of general discomfort to make going about your everyday particularly difficult. Discomfort may also be caused by the presence of rashes under the breasts, which are common due to the skin of the breasts folding and rubbing on itself over time. 

With larger breasts, rashes can easily become infected, with the friction, moisture and heat harboured by a bigger bust creating the perfect environment for yeast infections without the right care.

You may also experience numbness, especially if you are wearing the wrong bra. Back support bras help to combat general discomfort and numbness, preventing the compression of nerves in the breast tissue and chest wall.

Sore shoulder straps 

Sore shoulders are an issue for every woman who wears an incorrectly fitting bra. With the added weight of bigger breasts however the problem can become more serious. Without the use of back support bras, those shoulder grooves could even become more permanent fixtures, and may not disappear once you remove your bra. Deep indentations in your shoulders are not only unsightly, they can be particularly painful.

Many bras with back support have softer and often seam-free shoulder straps to guarantee optimum comfort and better support. Straps are also fully adjustable so you can alter the fit to your unique requirements.

Best bras for back support 

Solving the problems mentioned above all starts with the right bra. Our back support bras are designed with larger breasted women in mind, and incorporate a number of features to ease sore shoulders, prevent back pain and help you find the comfort you need to correct your poor posture. General discomfort can also be remedied courtesy of bras with back support, with their seamless finishes, soft feel fabrics and moulded cups sitting comfortably against the skin. 

Our top recommended bras for best back support 

We stock a number of top recommended bras for a bad back, with our back support bras not only providing comfort but delivering style too. Explore just a selection of our favourite back support bras below and find the comfort and support you’ve been looking for as a larger breasted lady.

Empreinte Cassiopee Spacer Bra Rose Sauvage

The Empreinte Cassiopee Spacer Bra Rose Sauvage is a stunning bra that acts as a second skin thanks to its breathable, seamless design. Along with providing the comfortable lift bigger breasts need, Empreinte back support bras ensure a shapely silhouette to celebrate the female form in all its glory.

Complete the look by purchasing the matching Empreinte Cassiopee Panty Rose Sauvage briefs.

Chantelle Day to Night Bra 

For a lightweight design that doesn’t scrimp on support, our Chantelle Day to Night Bra is a must-buy. Sporting a t-shirt bra style, this back support bra uses shaped cups, spacer fabric and ultra soft Lycra lace to ensure relief around the clock. The Day to Night Bra is also lined with tulle at the centre and sides, and uses lace inserts at the back band to up those comfort levels further. Its purple, floral design is playful and feminine, with its deep plunging neckline one of the sexiest styles in our back support bras range.

Chantelle Marilyn Contour T-Shirt Bra White

Embrace the contours of your fuller bust whilst enjoying the comfort promised by our bras with back support with the Chantelle Marilyn Contour T-Shirt Bra. With its classic white colour and lace touches, this design is an elegant addition to any lingerie collection as well as one of our top recommended bras for a bad back.

Chantelle Marilyn Lace Bra White

Designed with a more natural shape in mind, the Chantelle Marilyn Lace Bra uses foam cups to provide coverage and comfort. Its flat back with seamless finish is easy on the skin, whilst its centre is doubled lined with rigid mesh for even better support. The mesh theme continues across the cups for a vintage look that’s beautifully timeless. The design’s higher cup positions only add to its classic appeal.  The Marilyn Lace Bra finishes with a flourish courtesy of its lace trims and golden drop jewel decoration. 

Check out our range of supportive luxury bras online or in store

Here at Mystique Lingerie, we understand the importance of getting the support you need. Our back support bras deliver on comfort as well as style to ensure you look and feel your very best. You can find many more bras with back support, with a range of colours, shapes and sizes to choose from. It’s not just back support bras we supply, our range extends to lingerie sets, beachwear, swimwear and nightwear, meaning you’ll always find the beautiful accessories you desire.