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I am looking for a sports bra that doesn't give me a headache.
I am a B cup and only do low impact activities so I do not necessarily need high support for say, running with size D. I don't really care about cost. I usually get the target brands but willing to spend money for something that would work. Everything I see online seems like it will be the same problem - the straps cutting too close to the neck which is what I think causes the headaches. Any suggestions for specific bras you love? Or where to look? Lululemon? Lorna Jane? Lucy? Athleta? |
| Have you tried Moving Comfort? |
| If you mean a racerback style sports bra, you can get a regular tank-style sports bra with wider-apart straps. |
| Lulu lemon free to be bra is great for small chests. |
| I'm following this closely because I have the same problem. All racer back bras give me a terrible headache. I thought it was just me. |
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OP here.
I haven't heard of Moving Comfort. Looks like it has great reviews on amazon and the straps seem to sit further off the neck. Great find! I will also check out Lululemon free to be. Thanks 16:45, it seems like most sports bras are racerback style so I was hoping for any recs for specific non racer back styles. They seem harder to find. 17:02 I have noticed it getting worse since I had kids. I even tried a Lululemon tank top with built in sports bra after my first and it still gave me headaches. I even sized up on the tank thinking maybe that would help. So I am hoping if the straps don't sit closely to the neck then I won't get the headaches. It's so frustrating! I would love to be able to wear one for longer than just a workout especially for long walks and hikes. |
| I am a b-c cup and exercise frequently (training for ironman, typically I will do various workouts for a total of 2-3 hours per day, 6 days per week.) Ive never noticed my sports bra giving me a headache. I wear an under armour eclipse bra. |
| TitleNine has a good variety of sports bras and you can search by cup size--lots of non-racer back styles. |
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Here are a couple non-racerback style bras. I prefer them, too. They are out there.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0186TDSFA/ref=mp_s_a_1_61?qid=1454886371&sr=8-61&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sports+bra+-racerback&dpPl=1&dpID=41H0OCUEWNL&ref=plSrch http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CTA014Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1454886609&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Lucy+bra&dpPl=1&dpID=41Wksx8xVSL&ref=plSrch |
Thanks! I saw the Lucy Hatha and wanted to go try it on this weekend. Glad to hear a vote for it. |
Thank you! I wouldn't have known to check them out and it looks like they have some good options! |
| Could someone explain the headache thing? |
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I have this problem too - the straps put pressure on a tight spot (trigger point?) where my neck and shoulder meet. It gives me terrible headaches! I got a bunch of the Under Armour seamless bras with adjustable straps after many years of buying Target and Nike that I hated. Not sure these would work for running, but are great for gym classes, spin, yoga etc.
https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/ua-eclipse-bra/pid1248338 |
| Racer back styles are a no no. They also give me tension head aches from the pressure on my neck/inner shoulder area. I find a lot of yoga style sports bras have traditional straps that go straight back or styles made for larger chested women. |
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Here's quite a good article on article on sports bra's:
http://todaysbuzz.co/1131/Padded-Sports-Bras-How-Female-Athletes-Benefit-pjur-active-1453508138 Hope it helps. |