Impingement in shoulder caused by bra strap?

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Is it possible that my shoulder impingement has been caused by a bra strap? I'll be fine and then wake one morning with severe pain in my shoulder. This has happened more than once. How do I broach the topic of breast reduction to my family doctor with the shoulder pain as the catalyst?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Many women with large breasts have impingement of the strap on the top of the shoulder causing pain. A breast reduction can help this symptomatology. Discuss this with your family doctor and see if  He will refer you to  a plastic surgeon

Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

Large breasts, and the resulting pressure from a bra strap, are common causes of shoulder pain. Some patients even complain of numbness radiating down the arms. Seeing your family doctor is a great first step: he or she will rule out any other causes of shoulder pain. If your family doctor thinks the pain is likely caused by having large breasts, then he will refer you to a qualified Plastic Surgeon in your area.

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