Your high heels are killing much more than you think. One in 10 women whom wear high heels at least three days a week and a third have fallen while wearing them. Statistics show that high heels are one of the biggest factors leading to foot problems in women, with up to a third suffering permanent problems as a result of prolonged wear.
Women do love their high heels, but if you wear them all the time, significant foot pain and other problems can ensue, either as a direct result of the high heels or exacerbated by them. Problems range from common concerns like bunions, corns, and calluses to more complex issues like misshapen hammertoes or that excruciating pain in the ball of the foot that seems to grow worse with each passing year.
High Heels and Chronic Pain
Over time, wearing high heels can shorten the muscles in your calves and in your back, leading to pain and muscle spasms. Any time you wear shoes that restrict the natural shape of your foot, it must be a risk for experiencing pain. Many women who wear high heels often suffer a shortening of the Achilles tendon because once the heel is pointed upwards, it tightens up. Stretching it again or switching to flats can be very painful; it can even lead to plantar fasciitis. Our tendon is well-designed to be flexible, so the foot can lie flat or point. With repetitive wear, you can develop unhealthy patterns that can persist even when you’re not wearing high heels.
How should we know to choose correct high heels ?
In some kind of works, female worker must always wear a high heel and this could be a dilemma, but to avoid the problems which caused by wear high heels routines, here are the following routines that should you check :
- Choose sensible heels - Select shoes with low heels - an inch and a half or less and a wide heel base; a slightly thicker heel will spread the load more evenly. Narrow, stiletto-type heels provide little support and three inch or higher heels may shorten the Achilles tendon.
- Wear soft insoles to reduce the impact on your knees
- Make sure your shoes are the right size - so the foot doesn't slide forward, putting even more pressure on the toes. Pick a shoe with a wide enough toe box to allow you to wiggle your toes.
- Wear heels on days that require limited walking or standing
- Alternate your shoe choice throughout the day or from one day to the next - Don't wear your high heels whole day and wear more comfortable shoes, such as athletic or walking shoes for commuting to and from work.
- Stretch - Take time every day to stretch your calf muscles and feet. Choose an appropriate heel based on your body weight to create a safe appearance.
Therefore, for those readers who wants to know more about the pains caused by high heels or other dangerous effects caused by wearing high heels, please consult with our medical consultant team or come directly to "Canon medicinae Indonesia" Complementary Hospital 21st Tubagus Ismail Dago VII avenue, Bandung West Java - INDONESIA Phone: +62 - (022) 253- 1000 / Fax. (022) 251-6663 / Mobile: +62 - 0812.2023.2009 (Kidney) / +62 - 0878.9537.5000 (Diabetes Mellitus) / +62 - 0856.9518.6000 (Cancer) / +62 - 0822.1848.2898 (Heart) PIN Blackberry: 7E8C39F5 (GENERAL), 7EBA27CF (CANCER), 7E7C3491 (RENAL) (Hospital Complementary only Canon medicinae Indonesia in Bandung - West Java - INDONESIA).
