Bra: choose the ideal model and get healthy

Choose a good one bra model goes beyond the beauty and sensuality of the piece. It is also very important for a woman's health and when using an incorrect model she can have several annoyances. The main function of the bra is to support the breasts and reduce overweight in relation to the woman's spine. However, often influenced by the beauty of the garment, some women forget to check the quality of the bra and also the ideal type for their body.

The physiotherapist of the Physical Therapy Center (SP), Rodrigo Peres, explains that each woman has to use a bra according to the size of your breasts and also your back. "For example, when wearing smaller bras, to enhance breasts aesthetically, women are at risk of causing compression of the mammary glands which in the future may cause problems in breastfeeding," he says. Breast Pains they are also often related to incorrect templates. Change and observe.


In the case of those who opt for models larger than those needed for your body, the expert explains that the choice can decrease the support and favor the tilt of the spine forward, causing back pain. "In many cases women already have some kind of spinal disorder and, if the bra is inadequate, could increase an existing deviation," explains the expert.

The most important word is comfort, as the ideal bra model should accommodate the breasts completely and smoothly without creating bulges on the side or bottom of the breasts. Parts with light modeling are indicated. The handles are also important. Prefer models with wider handles and increase support. This also prevents the strap from over-marking the shoulders (as if cutting the skin). At the back, the legs should be adjusted to avoid discomfort.

Also note the type of fabric of the garment, some women may have allergies from synthetic types. "Contact dermatitis can be more often related to the use of synthetic clothing and this also applies to bras," explains the Santa Paula Hospital (SP) mastologist, André Perina. The tip is that always opt for cotton models. In more specific periods, such as menstruation or breastfeeding, the choice of bra should be different from other occasions. At these times, the breasts become tender and may change sizes. Larger models often solve the hassles.

The relationship of bra and breast cancer It is a concern of some scientists who have researched the subject, but also some women, but the mastologist explains that there is no need to fear the use of the accessory. “Bras, with or without bulges, do not cause cancer. The mechanism by which the normal cell changes to cancer is not influenced by the type of clothing? Emphasizes the doctor Perina.

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