Prevalence of Upper Trapezius Myofasical Pain and Brasserie Groove Deformity Due to Tight Inner Wear in Women: The Co Relational Study

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effect of tight bra strap on upper trapezius and brasserie groove deformity due to tight inner wear Sample: A total number of 100 women aged 20-40 years were randomly recruited from rural area as well as from urban area Design: Correlational and observational study Method:100 subjects fulfilling selection criteria participated in the study. All of them were told about the procedure of study. All their queries were answered satisfactorily and informed consent was taken from them. They were asked to fill these questionnaires which consists of 32 items. Participants were asked to state their bra size immediately after completion of the questionnaire (i.e. reported bra size) and then measure their bra size by tape method. Brasserie groove deformity is checked by palpation and observation of taught muscle band. The participants were selected for the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. The patient consent was taken to be comfortable and relaxed. Conclusion: Study suggests the there is highly positive correlation between measured breast size and trapezius myofascial pain as with increase in bra size, trapezius myofascial pain also increases, and the positive correlation of measured bra size and VAS scale .