Are Breast Reductions a Medical Necessity?

Breasts are many different sizes, weights, and shapes. More often than not, large breasts are considered a "good thing". Stereotypically, we hear that the opposite sex like the appearance of the large breasts. American society especially have come to a place where large breast are highly esteemed. As a woman, there may be a time in your life where your physical appearance got you something you really wanted like a free cab ride, or a few dollars off a meal. What we fail to understand is that not all large breasts are a blessing.

In the 1889, the bra was invented by Herminie Cadolle. Thank goodness women no longer have to wear many layers including a corset or bustier just to get support. Cadolle created the bra which simple featured cups and straps for support and coverage. The invention was excellent and the life of the modern woman will never have been the same. However the bra design created by Cadolle does have its down falls. For women with large breasts the strap begin to dig into the shoulders and create grooves. Also there is the weight that pulls downward on the back which creates a hunched like posture.

Unfortunately, the larger a woman's bra cup size the more strain and stress on the shoulders, back and neck. Due to the design of the modern bra if one's breasts are more than DDD there may be some problems ahead. Given the body type and shape of the woman she may have absolutely no problems with the weight of her breasts. Current medical documentation have reported cases of herniated discs in the spine, muscle strains, aching shoulders, rounded shoulders, and more.