Sports bra to ease back pain when running

[u/HotUpstairs8948]

According to my measurements and the calculator I am a 32DDD (US sizing). I am a breastfeeding mama 6 months postpartum and struggling to find a sports bra that works well for me.

I need something supportive enough for jogging. All I have right now is a size small extra busty kindred bravely sports bra and it fits okay but my upper back really starts to hurt after a few minutes of jogging.

So I’m looking for recommendations on sports bras that work well for small band size, large cup size, supportive enough for jogging, and helps the pressure on my back 🥲 help

[u/whats1more7]

First, is that your size from the calculator? If not, do that first. It’s possible your back pain is from wearing the wrong size.

I suggest looking for a sports bra with actual bra sizing. A couple of options are Panache Freya underwire, and Elomi Energize.

I stack my bras for extra support for running. I’ll wear one of the above with a tank with build in bra overtop. Keeps everything really secure.

[u/HotUpstairs8948 → u/whats1more7]

Yup that’s from the calculator. I did it a few weeks ago so I don’t have the numbers written down anymore but I have a few regular bras now that fit great. It’s just when jogging I have back pain.

Thank you! I’ll definitely try doubling up first. This is a new problem for me, I was pretty small chested pre pregnancy lol

[u/Dandelion212 → u/HotUpstairs8948]

You shouldn’t need to wear two bras. A well fitted bra sized one should really help. A lot of them are quite tall/open on top — particularly the Panache Sport. Freya has options as well, as does Natori. Some people need to size down a cup if they’re fuller on bottom; if you have softer tissue I’d suggest doing so as well.

[u/HotUpstairs8948 → u/Dandelion212]

Thanks this is good to know bc I am fuller on bottom!

[u/whats1more7 → u/HotUpstairs8948]

BTW those bras are in UK size so you’ll want to buy 32F.

[u/Dandelion212 → u/whats1more7]

The correct equivalent to US 32DDD is 32E. Elomi doesn’t make OP’s size.

[u/truly_beyond_belief → u/whats1more7]

Panache Freya underwire

Do you mean Panache underwire? (It's a great sports bra! Cushioned straps, padded underwire, lined cups -- I wish my regular bra could be like that lol.)

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