Wearing high heels makes you stand taller and feel prettier, according to experts. But you should not forget that your health is more important than anything, and few centimetres of height by way of heels might cause some serious health issues in the long run.
You may develop back pain.
Have you ever found yourself leaning forward after wearing your high heels all day long? This happens because you feel the need to release the pressure on your back. Your back has a C-curve shape in a normal position. When you wear high heels, you change the shape of the spine, and, over time, it can wear off the cartilage on your discs, joints, and ligaments in your back.
You may put extra pressure on your feet.
Your natural balance is distorted when wearing heels. So you might experience extra pressure on the balls of your feet which can affect your walking speed, stride length, and gait.
You may damage your knees.
Because of excessive knee torque (force of rotation) and compression, your knees are more prone to being torn when you wear high heels. The “wear-and-tear arthritis,” known as knee osteoarthritis, happens much more often to women than to men, and wearing high heels is one of the main reasons for this.
Your ankles may suffer.
Your calf muscles may suffer due to the excessive height, so your ankles might find it more difficult to move the foot forward while you walk. Plus, since the ankle is not in its normal position, the Achilles tendon might get contracted. Over time, you might experience an inflammatory condition that goes by the name of insertional Achilles tendonitis.
Your pinky toenail may become thin and brittle.
You can experience cosmetic problems as well, not just health-related ones. Being “crushed” inside those shoes, your toenails will not be very happy, especially your pinky toenail. In time, it can become either thin and brittle, or thick and difficult to cut. That’s why some women even choose to undergo medical procedures to be able to keep wearing their high heels.
Ingrown toenails may become a thing.
If you already have ingrown toenails, then you might want to think twice when wearing high heels. It can make the condition worse, and it can cause pain, redness, or even infection. If you’ve never experienced this, wearing heels may create the proper environment to develop it.
You may have to deal with varicose veins.
When you stand on your high heels, the blood doesn’t pump through your veins as it should normally because of the contracted calf muscle. So you might develop varicose veins over time. If you already have visible signs of them, then a pair of sneakers is recommended.
Your hips may be affected.
You can experience cosmetic problems as well, not just health-related ones. Being “crushed” inside those shoes, your toenails will not be very happy, especially your pinky toenail. In time, it can become either thin and brittle, or thick and difficult to cut. That’s why some women even choose to undergo medical procedures to be able to keep wearing their high heels.
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Picture of Knees and Hips not included because they may offend. Please be Careful. Had to pass the Article on, none of those things are nice to experience and the Fashion Industry don't care!