High Heels, Health Hazard

Posted on May 16, 2008 in Latest News

Women love looking smart and attractive. They go to any lengths for an awe-inspiring personality. Height matters to them. Being too short does not appeal to them. High heels are in fashion to make them look tall. High heels add to the glamor, no doubt, but are bad for health. Why so? You may ask.

Why are High Heels Bad For Health?

High heels cause corns and hammertoes as well as calluses
One suffers from arthritis
One has to cope up with chronic knee pain
One also experiences backpain
High heels are linked up with knee osteoarthritis
The chunkier heels aggravate more knee osteoarthritis as compared to spindly heeled stilettos
One also has an awkward and uncomfortable gait
They shorten calf muscles
One develops ingrown toenails
One can develop Haglund’s deformity, that is enlargement of the back of the heel due to straps. It can cause redness, pain and inflammation
Stress fractures can occur
One can suffer from headaches

Many women are suffering from shoe-related injuries due to high-heels. They may be worth wearing to look attractive, but from the health point of view they are not advisable. One should restrict one’s use. Next time you wear heels, think of your health.

High Heels, Health Hazard

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