The elevation and elegance that one gets from wearing high heel shoes can be very elegant, especially when rocked with confidence.
As good as we may look and feel when wearing high heels, they are sadly associated with issues that may cause long term problems. Many research studies share that the amount of strain and pressure your feet get from the elevation can cause harm and disrupt your body’s alignment,
Studies about the effects of high heels on your feet do not suggest anything beneficial for your body or your feet, instead most highlight the long-term effects that they might carry such as these ones shared by Spine Surgeon Dr. Chetan Patl from the Spine Health Institute, Orlando:
- bone spurs (smooth bony growths near joints)
- plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the fibrous tissue along the bottom of your foot)
- possible deformities
If constantly worn, problems caused by high heels can continue for a while even after the person has stopped wearing them. They can also experience discomfort even while wearing flat shoes or walking bare feet, adds the Hello Doctor, a digital health platform that offers health advice at large.
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