Do Thin Bra Straps Still Provide Support?
Lately straps have been a fashion statement, but according to doctors at the University of Texas, thin bra straps can lead to headaches and serious nerve damage. Doctors at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas now warn that wearing thin bra straps too tightly can be dangerous. If the thin strap is so tight that it digs into the shoulders, it is probably putting downward pressure on the cervical nerve, which runs from the neck to the shoulders. This nerve is very important to the nervous system. Any damage to it can cause frequent neck pain, headaches or numbness. Eventually this can develop into pain that runs from your shoulder down to your hands. Solution: make sure your bra fits correctly and that your straps aren’t being asked to do more than they are designed for.
