A sports bra’s support is designed to reduce movement and strain on the chest during running or walking, but is too much support doing more harm than good? I recently encountered an article in Studyfinds, a research-based website. Women with larger breasts can experience pain from both the weight and the movement that occurs, especially while running. Pulling the breast tissue in towards the chest wall is thought to relieve the strain on the body from the movement. A recent study in the European Journal of Sports Science suggests that there should be some movement of breast tissue during movement involving workouts or running. The researchers explain that the movement of soft tissues in various body parts, like thighs and legs, has been shown to help reduce stress on joints. Breast tissue motion appears to follow this same pattern, potentially acting as a natural shock absorber. The implications of the study may have effects on future athletic bra designs, which will allow more movement. There is much more to the study as too stiff a bra will transfer strain to the spine and can result in back pain. Read more about this in the article below. Sports Bras With Maximum Support May Actually Be Causing Back Pain