These aches and pains happen because your breasts pullyour center of gravity forward.
Off-center posture puts additional stress on the muscles that keep you upright, but the good news?
Stretching can help relieve upper back pain and prevent it.
Move slowly and breathe deeply as you go to prevent strains or spasms.
Slowly raise your arm up and over your body.
Keep your eyes on your hand, and turn the neck as you go.
doctor of physical therapy, owner ofFemina Physical Therapy, and author ofSex Without Pain
Imagine your arm is the top cover of a book, and you are opening yourself up.
you’re able to hold a small dumbbell to increase the difficulty of this stretch.
Try three sets of 15 for this.
Slowly open your arms and raise them as if youre making a snow angel.
You should feel a stretch in the front of your shoulder, she says.
Hold it for six slow, deep breaths, and repeat on the other side.
Step forward until you feel a stretch under your arm or down your side.
Hold for 5-6 slow, deep breaths.
Repeat on the other side.
Thoracic Spine Foam Roller Stretch
Lay on a foam rollerand rest it along your bra line.
Drop your head slightly (while supporting it) to stretch the mid-back.
Repeat for up to three sets of 10.
Gravity is not on your side, and your muscles are tired.
Stretching helps you release built-up tension and tightness, Gasnick says.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
Its important to balance out flexibility in the front with strength in the back, Dr. Jeffcoat says.
And include core exercises to support the entire torso.
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