It is widely acknowledged that a bra that does not give sufficient support will cause the trapezius muscle to tighten to take the weight of the breast. This muscle connects the neck to the shoulder and, if constantly strained, can cause neck, back and shoulder pain. Strain on the muscles of the upper body anatomically-incompatible bras can also lead to Carpal Tunnel syndrome and pins and needles in the arms.

This is more of a problem if the woman has larger, heavier breasts. The cause of strain on the trapezius muscle is often a bra that rides up at the back.

Traditional bras were designed to fit the solid body of a fashion dummy – they were not designed on the moving tissue of a real body. Because of this, they move around – until they find something solid to “latch” onto. As many women know, this is often the shoulder blades.

Tightening the shoulder straps of a bra that does this does not cure the problem. The bra continues to rise up at the back and more and more strain is put on the shoulders.

This also puts pressure on the vertebrae at the top of the back and the bottom of the neck (vertebrae C6 and C7). This pressure can cause a thick dull headache or even a migraine-type pain across the forehead and above the eyes.

Bra-Doctor’s bras are designed to be anatomically compatible. Designed to work with the moving tissue of a real body, they fasten further down the back, remaining low under the rib cage.

The weight of the breasts is taken off the shoulders and distributed across the back, and the spine is put back in alignment.

"I am no longer suffering the same amount of backache (I can feel my posture improving) and neither do I get "pins and needles" in my hands as often - after 4 weeks!"
   - Lynne

"The pain I used to experience in the middle of my back has virtually gone. Incredible!"
   - Sonia