Why do my breasts hurt?

Your breasts can hurt for lots of reasons. WebMD describes the types and causes of breast pain. read more

Women with large, heavy breasts can suffer pain from stretched ligaments and breast tissue. It can hurt not only in your breasts, but in your back, neck, and shoulders, as well. Reduction surgery can help, but it, too, can cause pain if tissue is damaged during the operation. read more

Breast pain is common among women, and they may experience symptoms differently. Some women's breasts hurt around the time they are about to have their period, while others feel pain throughout the cycle. read more

This may seem like breast pain, but the discomfort actually stems from the muscles underneath the breasts."There are the pectoral muscles there," explains Shirazian, and this set of muscles lying right under the breast tissue tightening and relaxing is actually the source of this tenderness. read more