We all know ill fitting shoes can be a nightmare, but there are whole arrays of fashion mistakes that can be causing real damage to your body, says the Express today.
And it's not just women that are affected; both men and women's clothing can be causing damage.
Underlying pains and aches can all be down to wearing the wrong clothing, starting with underwear.
A poorly fitting bra can be the cause of both shoulder and neck pain in women.
Women with a larger bust should be wearing a more supportive bra, as thinner straps will be unsupportive, dig in to your shoulders and cause great discomfort and pain.
According to the Express, over 75 per cent of women are wearing the wrong sized bra, which can be the cause of long-suffering backache.
It is also said that long term use of a tight fitting Basque or corset can be very restrictive and lead to breathing problems and heartburn.
Sammy Margo of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy says: "It alters the way you breathe; you end up breathing from the upper airways rather than the diaphragm. It impedes digestion and weakens the muscles because the corset is doing the work for them."
Even in men, tight fitting underwear can cause problems. According to the Express, Boxer shorts and Y-fronts that are too tight can cause infertility in men. For couples having trouble conceiving, males are often advised to change to loose fitting underwear.
Even the most unlikely of clothing like pop socks, can cause pins and needles, if they have a very tight fitting band at the top.
Leggings can also cause problems in the winter, according to Sammy Margo, they provide so much support that your legs won't be as toned by the time you stop wearing them.
Jeans can be a no-go for a lot of women, maybe because it is hard for you to find the right fit, or simply because they are uncomfortable. Tight fitting jeans which cause a 'muffin top' effect can cause a condition called meralgia paraesthetica.
According to the Express this is a nerve problem, which is often referred to as 'tingling thigh syndrome.'
The syndrome is caused by pressure on the femoral cutaneous nerve which runs through the thigh. This can then lead to temporary pins and needles which can run down the legs.
And it's not just women that are affected; both men and women's clothing can be causing damage.
Underlying pains and aches can all be down to wearing the wrong clothing, starting with underwear.
A poorly fitting bra can be the cause of both shoulder and neck pain in women.
Women with a larger bust should be wearing a more supportive bra, as thinner straps will be unsupportive, dig in to your shoulders and cause great discomfort and pain.
According to the Express, over 75 per cent of women are wearing the wrong sized bra, which can be the cause of long-suffering backache.
It is also said that long term use of a tight fitting Basque or corset can be very restrictive and lead to breathing problems and heartburn.
Sammy Margo of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy says: "It alters the way you breathe; you end up breathing from the upper airways rather than the diaphragm. It impedes digestion and weakens the muscles because the corset is doing the work for them."
Even in men, tight fitting underwear can cause problems. According to the Express, Boxer shorts and Y-fronts that are too tight can cause infertility in men. For couples having trouble conceiving, males are often advised to change to loose fitting underwear.
Even the most unlikely of clothing like pop socks, can cause pins and needles, if they have a very tight fitting band at the top.
Leggings can also cause problems in the winter, according to Sammy Margo, they provide so much support that your legs won't be as toned by the time you stop wearing them.
Jeans can be a no-go for a lot of women, maybe because it is hard for you to find the right fit, or simply because they are uncomfortable. Tight fitting jeans which cause a 'muffin top' effect can cause a condition called meralgia paraesthetica.
According to the Express this is a nerve problem, which is often referred to as 'tingling thigh syndrome.'
The syndrome is caused by pressure on the femoral cutaneous nerve which runs through the thigh. This can then lead to temporary pins and needles which can run down the legs.
