Fibromyalgia and Shoulder Pain: Bra or No Bra?

women with fibromyalgia... do you feel like your shoulder pain is better or worse without a bra? personally, I think I hurt less without one.

Your answer

LivFaye

2y ago

Without a bra is when i have the least pain. it’s so tough because i have a larger chest. any recs are appreciated!!

LadyPasta1

2y ago

FM is so different for each of us. I am also well endowed but find that I have less pain with a bra. Less pull on chest and side muscles.

misunderstood

2y ago

I absolutly rather not have one on. For me it's not only the shoulders it's the waist strap, (the under boobs) it bothers my stomach with it touching.

LadyPasta1

2y ago

There are online companies that sell plus size bras. Some have the sports bra styles. Just search using "plus size sports bras" and many online sellers will show up.

hmmmm

2y ago

bras definitely hurt my shoulders! i barely ever wear one anymore!

Awalker87

2y ago

I just wear supportive tank tops under every shirt. I don’t care what it looks like, I can’t stand the discomfort from wearing a bra anymore.

LadyPasta1

2y ago

I found that sports bras with tank style straps (not the criss cross kind) are much more comfortable and give good support. I am well endowed, so going braless is uncomfortable for me most of the time. I buy my sports bras in a pack of 3 at Walmart.

Chesbro99

2y ago

yes I agree bigger the straps the better

XanderiaJune

2y ago

I wish I fit in the ones from Walmart however I'm too big and can only buy from torrid or lane Bryant.

XanderiaJune

2y ago

Do you guys try to go braless to work if you have a job?

MsDaisyMae

2y ago

Either that or a cami.

Natdacat

2y ago

Definitely without!

Gracie1217

2y ago

I would agree. Even a strapless bra adds pressure and a certain amount of muscle tension to the shoulder muscles that extend down my back. 💕

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