08/04/2023
🎯EFFECTS OF WEARING HIGH HEELS
Intermittently wearing of high heels and not wearing it for a prolong period of time is a good way women can help themselves to free the body of numerous associated side effects of wearing high heels.
It is a common fashion accessory for many women to wear high heels. Many women see themselves as incomplete for party and other important occasions when they aren’t on high heels. They forget about the side effects of wearing high heels and only focus on the elation of their appearance in expensive clothes matched with the high heels.
It is undoubtedly true women look so gorgeous and more executive when they are well dressed in an executive wear which is matched with high heels, but they tend to misuse the high heels unknowingly and later fall prey to innumerable health challenges if not immediately, later in life.
Negative impact of high heels begin to unfold when women tend to wear them more regularly. This article unravel some of these negative effects high heels impact on foot and some part of the body, so that users can properly develop better ways high heels can be enjoyed more than causing harm or health problems.
Based on changes that occur to the body in terms of posture, many skeletal problems can be linked to the wearing of high heels, especially when women makes it habitual act or becomes accustomed to high heels wearing. The following are side effects frequent wearing of high heels can result to;
1. Low back pain
Low back pain is the feeling of pain ranging from moderate to severe intensity at the lower back of your spine. An established factor has been linked to the regular wearing of high heels and low back pain.
It is indeed true that, high heels are the ultimate fashion statement for women. 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. ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206568/)
2. Foot pain
Another problem associated with prolong or regular wearing of high heels is 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. Ankle sprains
The position of the feet when you have high heels on highly poses a risk for the development of ankle sprains. This is where the ligaments that support the ankle are strained or injured.
High heels wear can be less detrimental 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 fe**sh, do so only on special occasions.
Other side effects wearing of high heels can result include the following. These ones do not come with explanations. Research evidence is needed to prove the actual reason that make them potential side effects.
4. Awkward spinal curve
5. Hypertension in toes
6. Knee pain
7. Crooked toes
8. Weakened ligaments
9. Constricted blood vessels.
Undoubtedly, women cannot live their gorgeous lives without the wearing of high heels. This reason alone subject a number of women who are lovers of high heels to higher risk of any of the above listed suggested side effects. However, a modified form of wearing the high heels can reduce these risk.
1. When women only wear high heels for only occasions for a short period, they may lower their risk to these side effects
2. Shoes with short or moderate heels worn over a long period or time has minimal risk than a shoe with very long heels worn even for a short period
3. Wear heels to sit more often than to wear and walk around with them
4. Walking on a flat, smooth surface with high heels is safer than walking with heels on a crooked surface
5. Regular involvement in foot exercises such as stretching, and strengthening the calf muscles makes the foot more flexible and the calf muscles strong to bear stress posed by the heels on these areas.
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