Breast Surgery Proven to Lower Spine Disorder Risks?

Years ago when people thought of breast surgery, they did not associate the procedure with the improvement of medical conditions. Instead, the initial public focus was on breast augmentation as an elitist procedure for women interested in increasing breast size. Today we know that from 2000 to 2008 well over a million women underwent the breast augmentation procedure, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. And the procedure results have been found to not only increase breast size. Breast augmentation is now known to enhance self- esteem, intimate activities and even social life for many women.
Like breast augmentation, breast reduction has also become increasingly popular. To date, approximately 1 million women have undergone the procedure, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In fact, it is not uncommon for many insurance companies to pay for a portion or all of the costs associated with breast reduction. So, perhaps it is no surprise that study results have recently surfaced to demonstrate that breast reduction is associated with a reduced risk for spine and back disorders.  
In the past, there have been studies that have shown that breast reduction surgery may be a medically necessary plastic surgery procedure. It has been well documented that many women experience relief from shoulder and back discomfort as well as skin conditions from surgery to reduce the size of enlarged breasts.  More recently, the latest study results were announced at the annual American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting. This study involved eleven women suffering from a condition called macromastia. Macromastia can cause severe shoulder and back pain, limited mobility and shoulder/bra irritation.
The participants in the study underwent functional analysis to identify dynamic movement capability of the neck and back. The participants’ skills were also measured to identify the participants’ capabilities in static bodily positions. The study results were promising.  Participants showed a 35% decreased compressive back force following breast surgery. In addition, the functional ratings improved by 76% on average.        

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