Abstract
Background The research problem identified concerns the incidence of thoracic spine and cervical spine musculoskeletal symptoms present in females and whether there is a relationship between brassiere usage and/or fitment and related musculoskeletal symptoms. Aim The primary aim of this research was to determine the prevalence of the musculoskeletal symptoms in the thoracic and cervical spine relative to brassiere usage in females and the potential factors associated with this. Research methodology A quantitative, exploratory study was conducted, involving a sample of 100 women in Johannesburg. The study was conducted using an online brassiere questionnaire and participants were further assessed for Body Mass Index, body fat percentage, physical examination of musculoskeletal symptoms and a brassiere fitment...
M.Tech. (Chiropractic)