Long term side effects of wearing high heels

Long term side effects of wearing high heels 

Wearing high heels enhances the beauty of the toned legs, but one should not ignore the negative consequences of wearing high heels, regularly and for long hours. Some of them may have long term serious consequences which may not get cured easily. So, I strongly feel that creating awareness is essential and hence this list of 17 side effects of wearing high heels. Check these out and decide wisely when you want to wear high heels next time.

1.Lower back pain
The stylish stilettos may look cool but they are not even close to comfortable in most of the cases. The high heels do not support your feet properly which leads to all the problems. Studies have already proved that wearing such sharp high heels leads to distribution of body weight unequally which in turn triggers the soreness, swelling and lower back pain. And, if you still continue wearing it regularly for long hours, then things might even get out of hand.

2.Sore calves
One of the other side effects of wearing high heels is the problem of sore calves. It, at time causes protruding veins which is not just appalling to look at but also are extremely painful. Therefore, if you want your legs to remain properly toned, it is best to watch the frequency and duration of wearing high heels.

3.Foot pain
The shape and the design of most of the high heels or stilettos may look fashionable but when you wear it for a long time and walk, then the discomfort increases and may lead to severe pain in your foot. You will slowly experience the pain in your arch, toes, sole or heel just after few hours of wearing them. As you get used to wearing high heels, you may start ignoring the pain, but in longer term, this is not good for your feet.

4.Awkward spinal curve
The fashionistas who have got hourglass figure love wearing high heels that helps them to flaunt their body. In other words, wearing the high heels enables them to arch their lower back more than usual. To be more specific, the height of those high stilettoes is in direct proportion to the degree of that arch in the lower back. So, when you stand, or walk for long hours with that awkward arch, it is bound to cause terrible pains in both the upper and the lower back portions of your body and studies are a proof of that.

5.Blood vessel constriction
If you notice someone wearing the high heels properly, you will see that the legs appear to be thinner and longer. The main reason behind it is that the shape of the high heels squeezes the foot in an uncomfortable position and it is certainly not even close to being natural. This excessive stress can actually lead to constricted flow of blood, and in extreme situations, it can result in the breakage of your blood vessels. So decide and wear high heels wisely.

6.Crooked feet
One of the other dangerous side effects of wearing high heels as stated by the Medline Plus is that it can deform the usual shape of your feet, popularly known as the hammer toe. Well, wearing those uncomfortable stilettos puts your foot in a very unnatural position, leading to a lot of strain and stress on your calves, back, and blood vessels and hence hammer toe is one of the obvious consequence that a girl has to face in the long run.

7.Joint pains
Unlike most of the shoes, these high heels do not have shock absorption. In addition, they restrict you from naturally rotating your feet while you are walking as they are forced into an unbending straight position. This as per several studies, results into our knees absorbing the brunt of every step that we take which can easily lead to severe pain in your joints, and can also start giving symptoms of arthritis. Even the ankles absorb most of the shock and so if, at the end of the day your joints become stiff and sore then do not get much confused.

Hence, we can easily say that although the problem of joints occurs with age but if you are wearing high heels all the time, then there is every possibility you will get affected with the pain in your joints quite prematurely.

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