We offer two excellent options for shoulder and rotator cuff surgery recovery:

• Serena Bra: Ideal for recovery, featuring a racerback design that provides stable support and adjustability for a custom fit.
• Shirl Bra: Featuring a double zipper that allows for adjustability in the front closure. Perfect for accommodating changes in size and for those with significantly limited mobility.

Both bras feature front closures that don't require reaching behind your back or moving your surgical shoulder.

Rotator cuff surgery severely limits your shoulder mobility, and your surgeon will likely restrict overhead movements and reaching behind your back for several weeks or months during healing.

Traditional bras with back closures require exactly the movements you need to avoid—reaching behind your back, rotating your shoulder, and stretching the surgical site.

Front closure bras allow you to dress independently without compromising your healing or causing pain, making them essential for maintaining your range-of-motion restrictions while still wearing proper support.

A supportive bra provides several benefits during shoulder surgery recovery. It stabilizes your upper torso and chest area, reducing strain on your shoulder and preventing compensatory movements that could stress the surgical site. The gentle compression minimizes swelling around the shoulder and upper chest area while promoting circulation and lymphatic drainage. The wide, adjustable straps distribute weight evenly without creating pressure points on your healing shoulder, and the overall support helps maintain proper posture, which is important for optimal shoulder healing and preventing secondary issues.

Regular bras are not recommended immediately after rotator cuff or shoulder surgery. Standard bras typically require back closures that involve shoulder rotation and reaching movements you need to avoid. They also often have narrow straps that can dig into sensitive shoulder areas, underwires that restrict movement and comfort, and designs that don't provide the stabilization your upper body needs during recovery. A post-surgical bra designed for shoulder recovery eliminates these issues while providing the therapeutic support your healing requires.

Yes! Our rotator cuff surgery bras are FSA and HSA approved, which means you can use your pre-tax health savings funds to purchase them. Post-surgical garments designed to support recovery from orthopedic procedures like rotator cuff repair are considered eligible medical expenses.