I've always hooked my bra in front then spun it around and slipped my arms through the straps. I can't imagine trying to reach behind me to hook the hooks.
My daughters do it the same as I do. Guess I learned it from my mom too.

Hmmm, never thought about it, but as you were telling us about it I was trying to imagine why it would hurt your shoulder to hook your bra.

Funny how we don't go outside our little boxes (or dressing rooms) until someone asks a question like that.

My family is typically large busted and we spin the bra after hooking it so we can "bend over" and adjust after we've put our arms into the straps.

Good Luck Mel!