A 16-year-old female asked:
i have severe back pain caused by my large breast, is there anyway i can stop the pain other than meds?
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Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
Exercises: Exercises to strengthen the extensors of the back, sometimes done in conjunction with a physical therapist can sometimes help. Thank you for your question.
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Breast reduction surgery is an option.
Mar 29, 2013
Dr. Laurence Badgleyanswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Muscle development: Certain muscles hold shoulders up & back, i.e., the favored military posture. These muscles stressed by your breasts (5-6 pounds each). See physical therapist who can show how to strengthen rhomboid & superior trapezius muscles. Beefy muscles less subjected to mechanical stress & development of painful chronic spasms. You will also have to put aside shyness about holding breasts up & out.
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