17/05/2017
What Happens To Your Body When You Wear Heels?
“It’s not unusual for people who spend lots of time in high heels to have low back, neck and shoulder pain because the shoes disrupt the natural form of the body.”
Structurally, the plantar fascia in the foot is connected to the calf muscle, which in turn connects to the hamstring. The hamstrings attach to the pelvis and low back, which is why wearing high heels can make your back ache along with your feet. Also, walking on the balls of your feet will shift your center of gravity forward, forcing you to arch your back when you stand and further contributing to back pain.
Focusing on whole-person care, Doctors of Latrobe Osteo Paddington look beyond your symptoms to consider how lifestyle factors impact your health. By partnering with their patients to help them get healthy and stay well, they can help them avoid injuries and pain from high heels.