Constant trauma or bouncing up and down from jogging can lead to permanent damage that leads to drooping breasts in women. Remember that prevention is better than a cure. The breasts are comprised of mainly fatty tissues with the mammary glands and muscles. The muscle is situated deep within thus could not provide support to the breasts. The Coopers ligaments are responsible for holding the breasts up which are described as reedy bands interlaced into the breast and not quite durable.
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If the breasts were not properly sustained with a supportive sports bra, constant bouncing movement while running can lead to the permanent stretching out of the Coopers ligaments. The main injuries that affect the breasts are nipple issues, a direct blow to the breasts and repetitive trauma caused by constant movement and bouncing while running.
Overview on jogger’s breast
Continuous running will cause the breasts to move up and down and side to side. This will not only cause pain from the trauma of excessive movement but can lead to permanent stretching of the Coopers ligaments which causes drooping breasts. This will not only affect large-breasted women who will suffer from breast pain when running, but also small-breasted women can suffer from jogger’s breast.
There is also the possibility that breasts not properly supported that can lead to tension and strain in the upper back and neck, especially among large-breasted women. The additional weight at the front will strain on the back muscles in order to keep the shoulders in proper position. These muscles will eventually weaken and become stretched resulting to neck and back pain.
Treatment of jogger’s breast
It is vital to wear the right sports bra. This will provide support and prevent vertical movement as well as side to side movement. It is important to note that breast droop is permanent thus prevention is still better than a cure. When it comes to back pain, it is vital to maintain correct posture with the shoulders back. In addition, regular sports massage is a great way to minimize the tension in the muscles.
Using sports bra
There are various types of sports bra available and the most suitable for one individual is not necessarily the best for another one. When selecting a sports bra, there are considerations to bear in mind:
- The level of support will depend on the size and sport engaged in.
- Choose between compression and encapsulation. Compression bras work by compressing the breasts against the chest and typically available in crop-top styles. The encapsulation bras separate the breasts in defined cups that are similar to a standard bra. Those who have bigger breasts must choose an encapsulation bra while those who have smaller breasts can opt for a compression bra.
- Width of the strap is also an important consideration to bear in mind. It is vital to choose those that have wider straps for added support.
- The material of the bra used should be breathable and comfortable to wear. There should be no seams on the cups that can lead to nipple chaffing.