February 6, 2018 by Ameya C
www.stylecraze.com
Do you love wearing high heels? Do you feel your party ensemble is incomplete without your favorite stilettos?
A pair of high heels is a must-have fashion accessory for women across the globe. But, are you aware of the health risks associated with wearing those killer heels? Well, the article gives you ten health reasons why you should say no to those pencil heels! Want to know what they are? Read the post!
Let’s have a look at the 10 side effects of wearing high heels:
1. Lower Back Pain:
High heels are the ultimate fashion statement for women. They are usually chic and sexy and can up your style quotient. But comfort and stilettos do not go well together. The high heels do not give complete support to your feet. It causes an unequal distribution of weight that may trigger soreness, inflammation and pain in the lower back (1).
2. Sore Calves:
Sore calf muscles are another side effect of those pointed heels. It can also lead to protruding veins, which not only look appalling but are extremely painful too. If you want to flaunt your toned legs steer clear of high heels (2).
3. Foot Pain:
High heels or stilettos have a certain shape and design that looks fashionable. After a long day on your feet in that uncomfortable footwear, you are most likely to suffer from a foot ache. You can experience a sharp pain in your toes, sole, arch or heel (3).
4. Ankle Sprains:
A pair of designer heels can add glamour and ointments to your wardrobe. You can wear high heels only if you are walking on even surfaces. Potholes, bumps and cobblestones can be potential party-poopers waiting for you to slip and sprain your ankle. Apart from the ankle sprain, a fall like this can also lead to broken ankles, bruised elbows and knees. If you land awkwardly, you might even suffer a concussion. Refrain from using your stilettos on a daily basis. If you must give in to your footwear fetish, do so only on special occasions (4).
5. Awkward Spinal Curve:
Most fashionistas wear stilettos to flaunt their hour glass figure. High heels make the lower back arch out more than usual. In fact, the height of the heel is directly proportional to the degree of arch in your back. The awkward arch can cause nasty pains in the upper and lower back regions (5).
6. Constricts Blood Vessels:
High heel shoes usually make the feet appear longer and thinner. The shoe shape squeezes the foot into a position that certainly isn’t natural and is anything but comfortable. The stress on your foot can result in a constricted blood flow. In extreme cases, it may cause the blood vessels to break (6).
7. Crooked Feet:
Hammer toe is one of the most dangerous side effects of high heels on feet. The unnatural position of the foot, the strain on the calves, blood vessels and back result in a deformity of the foot, called hammer toe (7).
8. Weakens Ligaments:
High heels weaken your ligaments. You should skip the glamorous footwear in order to protect your feet from any injury.
9. Knee Pain:
The awkward curvature of the leg while wearing high heels puts too much pressure on the knee joint. It often leads to cases of osteoarthritis in people.
10. Hyperextension In Toes:
Another adverse effect of wearing heels all the time is that it fixes your toe in permanent hyperextension.
Now you know how a stylish accessory can take a toll on your health. We hope that reading about these side effects of wearing high heels will make you think twice before slipping into them every other day.
About Discover Health & Wellness – Ken Caryl
Dr. Dale Zagiba of Discover Health & Wellness Ken Caryl is located just off West Chatfield Avenue and Shaffer Parkway and serves the communities of Littleton and Ken Caryl. Discover Health & Wellness offers patients a natural and holistic approach to health improvement and pain reduction. Services at Discover Health & Wellness include chiropractic care, spinal correction, corrective exercises, lifestyle advice, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, allergy treatment and spinal and postural screenings.
Visit http://discoverhealthandwellness.com/ for more information on hours, services and location.
Discover Health & Wellness, Ken Caryl
8081 Shaffer Pkwy, Ste B3
Littleton, CO 80127
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