Nearly three quarters (73%) of women suffer from back pain, and their wardrobe is said to be a major cause of the discomfort. More than a quarter (28%) of women are aware of the effects clothing has on their back or neck pain and posture, but they are not influenced by this in their clothing choices. For example, wearing skinny jeans and shoes that are open at the back can make the pain worse. A third of women (33%) were completely unaware that the choice of clothing can have an impact on their back or neck health.
The Top 5 clothing culprits from the findings:
1. Skinny jeans
2. Oversized bags that are worn on one side of the body
3. Coats with large fluffy hoods
4. High heels
5. Shoes that are open at the back, e.g. mules
