Large breasts can lead to severe back pain Bra fitting clinics in hospitals could prevent thousands of unnecessary and expensive breast reduction operations every year, it is claimed.
A London hospital offering bra checks says so far, none of the women tested has been wearing the correct cup size.
This can lead to pain in the neck, back and shoulders, say doctors, sometimes so severe that women seek surgery.
A leading breast surgeon said women tended to over-estimate by up to three cup sizes when buying a bra.
To date, 100% of those fitted have been wearing the wrong size.